On March 22, 1915, thanks to the efforts of Mrs. Anna Brosius Korn, the 48^th General Assembly set aside the third Wednesday in October as “Missouri Day.”

Missouri Day was originally set as a time for schools to honor the state and also for the people of the state of Missouri to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of Missourians.

Many teachers all across the state of Missouri squeeze some Missouri-related history into their lesson plans every year on this day.

People of the state of Missouri including: educational, commercial, political, civic, religious, and fraternal organizations are requested to devote some of their day to the consideration of the products of mines, fields, and even forests throughout the state.

It is also a day to take into consideration all the achievements of the sons and daughters of Missouri in commerce, literature, statesmanship, science and art, and in any other departments in which the state does service to mankind.

For those who weren’t aware of today being Missouri Day, maybe now you will set plans to research some of the achievements of Missourians or even go deeper and visit some of Missouri’s beautiful mines, fields, or forests. How will you celebrate Missouri Day?

Today is a day that we should all feel extra special about living in the Show-Me State. We should all take pride in the accomplishments that many Missourians have achieved, and maybe even hope to get recognized for achieving something ourselves one day.

Happy Missouri Day to all Missourians!