Missouri History Today September 22, 1954: Prison Riot Claims Lives And Millions Of Dollars In Damage
Missouri History Today September 22, 1954: Prison Riot Claims Lives And Millions Of Dollars In Damage
Beat the heat this summer in Jefferson City
Ready to beat the heat this summer? Visit Jefferson City to cool down with evening concerts, slippery mud pits and hair-tousling carnival rides!
Why this infamous Midwest prison should be on your bucket list
Voted the #1 Thing to Do in Jefferson City and recipient of the 2022 Travelers’ Choice on TripAdvisor, the Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP) is worth exploring in Missouri’s capital city. It was named the “Bloodiest 47 Acres in America” in 1967 by Time magazine and is a beloved treasure to history buffs and thrill-seekers alike. Guests walk through once-overcrowded housing units and the gas chamber where 40 inmates took their final breath. See why a trip to this infamous prison should be on your bucket list!
End summer with a bang in Jefferson City
Whether you're craving an outdoor concert or a fun test of your athleticism, Jefferson City has the perfect event to round out your summer experience. Summer is beginning to wind down, and it’s time to end it with a bang.
The Missouri State Penitentiary’s oldest building is open again
Overlooking the Missouri River in Jefferson City sits a looming landmark: the Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP). Decommissioned in 2004, the penitentiary operated for 168 years, cementing Jefferson City as the state capital in addition to creating its own dark yet intriguing history.
April 23, 1967
On this date in Missouri history, James Earl Ray escapes from the Missouri State Penitentiary. He was doing 20 years for a robbery when he escaped in a bread truck.