Jefferson City, MO
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About Jefferson City
- • Chuck Berry, a rock and roll pioneer, was born in Jefferson City.
- • Missouri's modern administrative code system originated in Jefferson City.
- • Its central location on the Missouri River secured its role as the state capital.
- • A maximum-security prison, the Missouri State Penitentiary, operated for 168 years.
- • The Great Flood of 1993 caused significant damage and levee failures.
- • Named in 1825 for Thomas Jefferson, it was incorporated as a city.
- • With 43,228 residents, it's smaller than many regional hubs.
- • At 630 feet above sea level, it offers rolling hills and river views.
- • Government and state administration are major employers in the city.
- • A comforting, small-town atmosphere permeates this historic capital.
- • The St. Louis Cardinals, MLB's beloved team, are a short drive away.
- • Lori Endicott, from Jefferson City, won the 1987 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur golf title.