It admitted Maine, which had previously been a part of Massachusetts, into the Union as a separate state.
It is named after the Missouri indians, the indigenous tribe whose land it was.
I would visit the Missouri tourism site and find which city you're going to. Just google "Missouri Tourism Official Website".Some popular attractions in Missouri include:Jefferson National Expansion...
Indianapolis
About the last 550 miles of the Missouri River is in or along the border of Missouri. It goes through and borders several other states as well.