May 21, 1856
The Missouri State Teachers Association was founded in Columbia. It was one of the nation’s first organization for teachers.
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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