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  1. Jul 11, 2024 · Long before the U.S. Capitol building stood as the architectural symbol of America in Washington, D.C., New York City was the first capital of the United States from 1785 to 1790. As if NYC needed one more claim to fame! George Washington took the oath of office to become the nation's first president on the balcony of the old Federal Hall.

    • Delaware. December 7, 1787. (ratified)
    • Pennsylvania. December 12, 1787. (ratified)
    • New Jersey. December 18, 1787. (ratified)
    • Georgia. January 2, 1788. (ratified)
  2. The following year, 1821, Missouri was admitted as the 24th state, with the state capital temporarily located in Saint Charles until a permanent capital could be built. Missouri was the first state entirely west of the Mississippi River to be admitted to the Union. The state capital moved to Jefferson City in 1826.

  3. 1821. President James Monroe signed a proclamation on August 10, 1821 for Missouri to become the 24th state. The state capitol was located in St. Charles until a permanent location was designated. 1821. The Santa Fe Trail was widened to a wagon road for trade by William Becknell in September 1821 allowing it to serve as a commercial highway.

  4. West face of the Harrisburg School and Ancient Landmark Masonic Lodge Number 356 A.F. & A.M. Harrisburg is located on Missouri Route 124 about one mile from the Boone-Howard county line. Fayette is about eleven miles to the west and U.S. Route 63 is about seven miles to the east along route 124. Perche Creek flows past two miles east of the ...

  5. 3 days ago · August 10, 1821. U.S. Senators: Josh Hawley (Republican) Roy Blunt (Republican) Gateway Arch Gateway Arch framing downtown St. Louis, Missouri. Missouri was the westernmost state of the union until the admission of Texas in 1845, and for decades it served as the eastern terminus of the Santa Fe and Oregon trails.

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    Nov 9, 2009 · Date of Statehood: August 10, 1821. Capital: Jefferson City. Population: 5,988,927 (2010) Size: 69,702 square miles. Nickname (s): Show Me State. Motto: Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto (“The ...

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