Missouri was then ruled by the French up to about 1762, when it was taken over by the Spanish. Early progress is associated with mining of lead ore, which was found in 1701 and later a fur trading post was made in 1764. Later Fort Davidson is located at the site where a fierce battle took place between the Confederates and troops of the Union in 1864 and the battle of Pilot Knob was won by the Unionists.



During World War 2, Missouri provided one third of its young men to the US Forces and many local gallant officers were also decorated with medals. It was the decision of a Missourian President to develop the atom bomb. In the 20th century too Missouri has progressed in all the economic fields with modern technology.

Bollinger Mill is a self supportive, 140ft long and one of the four covered bridges in the state. A corn meal is provided if you visit this place and it is located next to grist mill. An old historic village has a tourist destination called Arrow Rock, home to an artist, George Caleb Bingham. It was constructed in 1834 and Nathan Boone Homestead was the home of Col. Nathan Boone an early developer and more research is being carried out to know the details and this place provides few amenities.

Springfield Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World is the largest sporting goods store in this area with huge fresh water and salt water aquariums, 4-storey waterfall and lots of other interesting things are exhibited here. An indoor Ozarks stream and a full line of sporting goods are also displayed.

St. Louis Union Station is a historic landmark in the history of US trains. It is on of the largest and busiest stations in the world. It was originally opened in 1894 and then reconstructed in 1985 as a festive market place with all kinds of shops.

Jefferson National Expansion Memorial (Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse) is tall man-made structure featuring the westward expansion. It also tells the story of American Trams and other transport experiences. A large train station at Union Station is being restored in Kansas City and it helps visitors to reach the home of Kansas City Museum's Science City.

Watkins Mill State Park was built in 1860, with its original machinery and smokehouse cemetery. Seven springs at Montauk State Park make delightful scenery and you will see regular rainbows here.