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Missouri History Today

October 23, 1826

by Missouri Life

The historic military facility at Jefferson Barracks was given its present name.  Previously, it was known as Camp Adams.

This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.