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David L. Harrison (born 1937), children's author, poet, recipient of the Missourian Award (2006) [1] William Least Heat-Moon (born 1939), author; Robert A. Heinlein (1907–1988), science fiction author; Frederick Hibbard (1881–1950), sculptor known for his works of famous 19th-century figures
The Hall of Famous Missourians is located in Jefferson City, Missouri. The hall is a series of privately funded bronze busts displayed in the Missouri State Capitol between the Missouri Senate and House chambers. [ 1 ]
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The treatment received by the Mormons from Missourians was particularly intolerant, and is considered by historian Duane G. Meyer as "one of the sorriest episodes in the history of the state." [ 89 ] Despite their poor treatment, Missouri still holds many sites considered significant by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the ...
The Missouri Wall of Fame is a 500-foot (150 m) span of flood wall in downtown Cape Girardeau, Missouri, covered with a mural of 45 panels [1] depicting 46 [2] or 47 [3] famous people who were born in the state or achieved fame while living there. The names were chosen by "a panel of the Cape's leading citizens" and it was painted in 1995, and ...
In 1994, Penney was inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians, and a bronze bust depicting him is on permanent display in the rotunda of the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. James Cash Penney was inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame in 2002 [25] James Cash Penney Hall at the National 4-H Center [26]
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Jones was born in St. Louis, Missouri and spent much of his youth on his family's farm in Williamsburg, Missouri. [1] [2] Following graduation from the Taylor School in 1943, Jones enlisted in the Merchant Marines during World War II, then served in the United States Army in 1946 before returning to the University of Missouri in 1947 to study agriculture.