Missouri State Information

Thanks for visiting the Missouri information page! If you're looking for information about Missouri, you've come to the right place. Here you will find information about Missouri's history, facts, trivia and tips for scenic road trips. If you are considering moving to Missouri you might be interested in our tips to help you get started, including a moving checklist and information about Missouri home and auto insurance.

Little Bit of History

The state of Missouri encompasses 69,704 square miles and is ranked 21st in the nation's total area. It was the 24th state to enter the union on August 10, 1821. Missouri derived its name from the Siouan Indian tribe called ouemessourita, meaning those who have dugout canoes.

Essentials

Motto -

Let the good of the people be the supreme law

Capital - 

Jefferson City

Time Zone - 

Central

Demonym - 

Missourian

Quarter

Introduced - 2003

Song

Missouri Waltz

Hush-a-bye, ma baby, slumber time is comin' soon;

Rest yo' head upon my breast, while mommy hums a tune;

Did You Know?

• Kansas City has more miles of boulevards than Paris and more fountains than any city except Rome.
• President Harry S. Truman was born in Lamar, May 8, 1884.
• Laura Elizabeth Ingalls, writer of Little House on the Prairie grew up in Missouri.
• Jefferson City, Missouri, the state's capital, was named for Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States.

Want more state information like this? Look it up at 50states.com

Are you thinking of moving to the great state of Missouri? Here are a few tips to help you get started right from your computer at home.

Driving in Missouri
Browse through the Missouri Department of Motor Vehicles website and prepare yourself with important information such as requirements for obtaining your Missouri driver's license and vehicle registration information.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
Stay organized and don't forget anything throughout the moving process with these helpful tools:

• Stay on track with the Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format)!
• Take a full inventory of your belongings with Know Your Stuff, our online home inventory tool, or download the Allstate Household Inventory Record list.

Always research your moving company's registration number, references, and complaint history. For more information, visit Relocation.com

Need an Insurance Policy in Missouri?
Find out if switching to Allstate might save you money by getting an auto insurance quote today (it's easy!) You can also talk to your neighborhood Allstate agent or call 1-866-621-6900 to get a quote over the phone.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.

Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the Missouri State Tourism site.

For more information specific to Missouri visit:

• Missouri State Catastrophe Information
• Missouri Auto Insurance Coverages

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