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History of Missouri State Capitol

History of Missouri State Capitol

What would jeffcityblog.com be without a great post on the history of our Missouri State Capitol?!

Let us introduce guest contributor, Dana Miller - Assistant Chief Clerk for the Missouri House of Representatives. As the current chair of the Missouri State Capitol Commission, Dana has been a driving force behind the preservation of our capitol. She's here to answer some of our questions about the history and symbolism behind the Capitol and tells us some of her favorite stories from within the Capitol walls. She also gives us an insider look into the reconstruction that is going on right now. 

Missouri State Penitentiary Tours - Jefferson City, MO

Missouri State Penitentiary Tours - Jefferson City, MO

Annie Schulte, Guest Contributor and Owner at Encore Department Store, takes us with her as she tours the Missouri State Penitentiary. Read as she remembers her first visit as a child and how it compares to the experience as an adult.