When Did Mizzou Integrate?

Mizzou admitted its first black students in 1950, 12 years after the Gaines lawsuit, but segregation would remain law until the landmark Topeka v. Board of Education Supreme Court case of 1954. When did Mizzou open? Established in 1839, the University of Missouri knows what it means to be first. […]

Why Was Columbia University Renamed?

It was renamed Columbia College in 1784 following the American Revolution, and in 1787 was placed under a private board of trustees headed by former students Alexander Hamilton and John Jay.Columbia University. Coat of arms Latin: Universitas Columbiae Academic staff 4,370 Students 33,413 (Fall 2019) Undergraduates 6,398 (Fall 2019) When […]

What Is Life Like In Columbia Missouri?

Columbia is a great place to live for many reasons. We have an excellent school system, state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, entertainment opportunities galore, low cost of living, a clean environment and much, much more. What is the racial makeup of Columbia Missouri? Columbia Demographics White: 77.11% Black or African American: 10.95% […]

Is There A Shuttle In Branson?

When you arrive, there are many ways to get to all of the attractions, shows you came to see including rental cars, shuttles, taxis and our free Downtown Trolley. How do you get around Branson without a car? To explore Branson’s historic downtown and Branson Landing, the trolley – which […]

How Old Is Chesterfield?

The history of Chesterfield The story of Chesterfield has been over 2,000 years in the making. From its roots as a Roman fort close to the very edge of the Roman Empire its excellent transport links helped it become a prosperous market town in the Middle Ages, serving north eastern […]

What Is The Main Religion In Missouri?

Religion in Missouri Missouri is an overwhelmingly Protestant region, with Baptist being the largest denomination by far. Methodist and Presbyterian are also large Protestant groups. The state has a fairly large Catholic population, along with smaller groups of Jewish, Eastern, and Muslim populations. Is Missouri a religious state? In Tennessee, […]