Missouri

Governor
Mike Kehoe (Republican)

Population
6.27 million

Number of Senators
2 U.S. Senators

Number of Representatives
8 U.S. House members

Missouri became the 24th state on August 10, 1821. Its civic life reflects the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, St. Louis, Kansas City, agriculture, transportation, manufacturing, and its historic role as a border state. State government is centered in Jefferson City.

Overview

Missouri became the 24th state on August 10, 1821. Its civic life reflects the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, St. Louis, Kansas City, agriculture, transportation, manufacturing, and its historic role as a border state. State government is centered in Jefferson City.