Category: History

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Jan. 5, 1857, the day Trusten Polk stood and took oath as the new governor

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Jan. 4, 1860, the day the Missouri General Assembly put in the place actions to

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Dec. 31, 1821, the day the governor signed the bill that made Jefferson City the

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Dec. 30, 1826, the day the Missouri General Assembly abolished the whipping post, pillory and

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Dec. 27, 1838, the day the Missouri Legislature incorporated several new academic institutions.

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Dec. 25, 1848, the date marking the start of the First Regular Session of the

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Dec. 17, 1861, the day a test oath for state voters took effect.

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Dec. 14, 1796, birth date of former Missouri Sen. Lilburn Boggs.

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Dec. 12, 1839, the day a truce ended the “Honey War” between Missouri and Iowa.

JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Dec. 9, 1824, the day the Missouri General Assembly passed the state’s first liquor law.