July 9, 1804

Lewis and Clark were exploring in present day Holt County.

Cheers to 200 Years: 21 Bicentennial Events

Celebrate Missouri's bicentennial all year long.

January 29, 1841

Several new counties were formed on this date including Adair, Andrew, Bates, Camden, Dade, Dallas, Grundy, Holt, Jasper, Osage, Ozark, Saint Clair, Scotland, Shannon, and Wright.