January 25, 1835
This date in Missouri history. Planning work began on a road to connect Manchester with Jefferson City by way of Union and Mount Sterling. This road became well-traveled by horseback and stagecoach travelers. Today we call it Highway 50.
January 21, 1826
This date in Missouri history: This was the last day to meet in the first capital building in St. Charles. All records were taken to Jefferson City by canoe.
We interviewed Santa Claus
Is the beard real? What makes a good Santa? Is there training? How do you eat all those cookies on Christmas Eve? You’ve got questions, and we got the answers when we interviewed Santa Claus.
November 30, 1915
This date in Missouri history. Henry T. Smith was crushed while quarrying stone for the new Missouri Capitol Building.
December 31, 1821
Governor McNair signed a bill that designated the site for the City of Jefferson, which was to become the capital city for Missouri.
November 7, 1922
Mellcene Thurman Smith and Sarah Lucille Turner became the first women elected to the State Legislature.