Agricultural and Mines Schools Created
On February 24, 1870, the State Agricultural College and the Rolla School of Mines were created through the University of Missouri.
Kinderhook to Camden County
On February 23, 1843, the Name of the County of Kinderhook was changed to Camden.
Candlelight Vigil in Springfield
On February 22, 2014, over 10,000 people in and around Springfield turned out for a candlelight vigil and marched to honor 10-year-old Hailey Owens, who had been murdered earlier in the week.
February 20, 1891 is the birthday of John Wesley Donaldson
February 20, 1891, is the birthday of one of the greatest baseball players of all time, John Wesley Donaldson, who was born in Glasgow, Missouri.
J.J Restaurant Explosion
On February 19, 2013, $10,000 per bottle of wine and other items went up in flames when a worker broke a gas line at J.J.’s up-scale restaurant in Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza. Somehow, only one person died in the explosion.
Royal Smoke House BBQ
On February 18, 1927, The Weston Chronicle reported that the Royal Smoke House had a new brick oven out back and would be preparing barbequed meats – especially pork ribs, which had become very popular in the last few years.
Iron County was Established
On February 17, 1857, Iron County was established. A special act by the Missouri Legislature led to the formation of Iron County, carved out of parts of Dent, Madison, Reynolds, St. Francois, Washington, and Wayne Counties.
February 16, 1766, is the birthday of Louis Valentin DuBourg
February 16, 1766, is the birthday of Louis Valentin DuBourg, the first Bishop of St. Louis.
High School Basketball Superstar
On February 15, 1977, Kevin Williams of Nevada blocked 20 of Mt. Vernon’s shots in a high school basketball game.