Three Counties Were Established
On December 14, 1818, Lincoln, Montgomery, and Pike Counties were established today.
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.
Image from New York Public Library licensed under the public domain
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