Which State Spends the Most Online for Mother’s Day?

ContentsStates that Spent the Most Online for Mother’s DayStates That Spent the Least Online for Mother’s DaySpecial Statistical Note:I know this is an odd little statistic, but it is a little different and a little fun, so we thought we’d post it for you. States that Spent the Most Online for Mother’s Day Oregon spends more money on Mom than any other state in the country when it comes to...

Population of Missouri

Below you will find the population statistics for the state of Missouri from the US Census Bureau. The data comes directly from their site, and is updated regularly. If you can see this, your browser does not understand IFRAME. However, we’ll still link you to the file. Source: US Census Bureau Cite this… (new...

Missouri’s State Fish – Channel Catfish

ContentsChannel Catfish Ictalurus punctatusMissouri State LegislationPhysical Characteristics of the Channel CatfishChannel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus Missouri State Legislation The Governor of MIssouri, Mel Carnahan, signed a bill designating the channel catfish as the official fish of Missouri on May 23, 1997. It is the most abundant large catfish in Missouri streams, normally measuring 12 to 32 inches long...

Precipitation Map for Missouri

Wondering what the rainfall is like in Missouri? This excellent precipitation map shows you the average rainfall throughout the state in a visual way. One picture is definitely worth a thousand words! This precipitation map shows the amount of rainfall received by the state of Missouri. Download the map as a PDF file.     Cite this… (new...

National Parks of Missouri

ContentsNational Parks of MissouriInteractive Map of the Missouri National ParksNational Parks of Missouri California National Historic Trail, George Washington Carver National Monument, Harry S Truman National Historic Site, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, Oregon National Historic Trail, Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Pony Express National Historic Trail,...

Missouri State Animals

ContentsMissouri State AmphibianMissouri State AnimalMissouri State Aquatic AnimalMissouri State BirdMissouri State FishMissouri State HorseMissouri State Insect (Honey Bee) Missouri State Amphibian Learn all about the American bullfrog, Missouri’s state amphibian, on this site. You can find out what they look like, where they live, what they eat and more. If you see a word that you don’t...

Missouri State Quarter Worksheet

ContentsMissouri State Quarter WorksheetDownload the Missouri State Quarter WorksheetTake a look at Missouri’s state quarter, then try designing your own version. Choose from among the many historic events, natural wonders, monuments, and other symbols of Missouri when choosing the theme for your design. Add the finished page to your state report project.     Missouri State Quarter...

Missouri State Quarter

ContentsHistory of the Missouri State QuarterMissouri State Quarter Coloring PageMissouri State Quarter Coloring PageHistory of the Missouri State Quarter In February 2001, Governor Bob Holden announced the selection of the Missouri Commemorative Quarter Design Committee and requested statewide design submissions. During the month of March, the state received more than 3,000 concept submissions. The Missouri...

Missouri State Song

The “The Missouri Waltz” was adopted as the official state song on June 30, 1949. Origin of Song: It is difficult to determine the origin of the “Missouri Waltz.” Historians generally agree that the tune was first printed around 1912 by Frederick Knight Logan of Oskaloosa, Iowa. About 1000 copies were published in Chicago and distributed to various music dealers and orchestra leaders. The...

Missouri State Soil

ContentsDownload the Missouri State Soil ProfileThe State Soil of Missouri is the Menfro Soil Series Menfro soils are used for corn, soybeans, small grain, and forage crops and for specialty crops of tobacco, grapes, vegetables, and fruits. These soils are desirable building sites. Most of the steeper areas support deciduous hardwood timber. These soils occur on about 780,000 acres in Missouri. The first State...