Moving Companies Directory of Movers in Missouri
About Missouri The U.S. gained Missouri from France as part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, and the territory was admitted as a state following the Missouri Compromise of 1820. A state where the official musical instrument is the fiddle, Missouri's economy is highly diversified. Service industries provide more income and jobs than any other segment, and include a growing tourism and travel sector. Wholesale and retail trade, manufacturing, and agriculture also play significant roles in the state's economy. Missouri is a leading producer of transportation equipment (including automobile manufacturing and auto parts), beer and beverages, and defense and aerospace technology. Food processing is the state's fastest-growing industry. Missouri mines produce 90% of the nation's principal (non-recycled) lead supply. Other natural resources include iron ore, zinc, barite, limestone, and timber. Agricultural products include grain, sorghum, hay, corn, soybeans, and rice. A vibrant wine industry also contributes to the economy. Here are some interesting trivia about Missouri which will come handy when you relocate to the state: • Motto: Salus populi suprema lex esto (The welfare of the people shall be the supreme law) • Remember to celebrate Missouri Day every third Wednesday in October • Nickname: Show-me State • Origin of name: Named after the Missouri Indian tribe. “Missouri” means “town of the large canoes.” • Missouri isn't called the "Show Me" state because there's all that much to see there, but because in order to convince a Missourian of something, empty words aren't enough. • Missouri's trademark incredulity was summed up best by Congressman Willard Vandiver in 1899 when he said that pretty speeches didn't mean much to him, "I'm from Missouri, and you've got to show me." • The state capital is Jefferson City, but its largest city is Kansas City. • Stubbornness is also a familiar quality to Missourians. The official state animal is the mule. |
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