Statehood August 10, 1821 (24th state) Capital
Jefferson City Population
5,664,000 Nickname The
Show Me State Motto "The
Welfare of the People Shall Be the Supreme Law"
Area 69,709 sq miles Number of
Counties 114 Highest
Point Taum Sauk Mt., 1,772 ft. Lowest
Point St. Francis River, 230 ft.
Statehood August 10, 1821 (24th state)
