Missouri History Today September 15, 1822: Howard County Farmer Pursues Gold Rush Dreams

Missouri History Today September 15, 1822: Howard County Farmer Pursues Gold Rush Dreams


Discover Northwest Missouri’s Hidden Gems

We searched every corner of Missouri for hidden gems and thanks to our Missouri Life Ambassadors, we found one in each county: 114 of them! Here we explore places in northwest Missouri that you’ll want to put on your summertime travel itinerary.


Discover Southeast Missouri’s Hidden Gems

We searched every corner of Missouri for hidden gems—fascinating but sometimes overlooked places that are worth the drive. Where will this southeast Missouri hidden gems road trip, with places suggested by Missouri Life ambassadors, take you?


Small Towns with Big Adventures

Take a day or weekend trip to two small towns filled with big things to do. From historic homes, to a stunning art gallery to an array of great things to eat. Visit an above-ground pool built in the early 1900s and learn about these towns' Civil War history.


Howard County Courthouse Fayette Missouri

January 23, 1816

Howard County, known as "The Mother County" because so many future counties were chiseled out of its original border, was formed on this early date.