June 11, 2007
Big bluestem was named by the state legislature as our official grass. This followed the lobbying efforts of fourth graders at Truman Elementary school in Rolla.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
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