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Celebrate the pride, history, culture and lifestyle of Missouri with premium graphic tees, hoodies, hats and gifts designed for people who love the state.
About Missouri
The story of Missouri
Missouri is the Gateway Arch to the West, Kansas City barbecue smoke, and Cardinals baseball on summer nights.
History & heritage
Admitted in 1821 as part of the Missouri Compromise, Missouri became the launching point of the Lewis & Clark expedition and the Oregon and Santa Fe Trails. With the state motto “Salus populi suprema lex esto” and a founding year of 1821, Missouri carries a history you can wear on your chest — that's what our print-on-demand apparel is here for.
Geography & landscape
The Missouri and Mississippi rivers meet near St. Louis, the Ozarks ripple across the south, and rolling farmland covers the north. Covering 69,707 sq mi, Missouri lies in the Midwest region and runs on Central time.
Culture, food and traditions
Chiefs Red Kingdom, Cardinals baseball, KC-vs-St. Louis BBQ rivalries, Branson country shows, and Mizzou football define Missouri. From regional flavors like Kansas City BBQ, toasted ravioli, St. Louis pizza to festivals such as American Royal BBQ and Missouri State Fair, the culture of Missouri shows up in every collection we design.
Sports, colleges and community
Home teams like Chiefs, Royals, Cardinals, Blues and universities such as Missouri, Washington University, SLU anchor communities across the state — and inspire many of our Missouri designs.
Parks, landmarks and wildlife
Landmarks like Gateway Arch, Silver Dollar City, Lake of the Ozarks and protected lands such as Gateway Arch, Ozark National Scenic Riverways give Missouri its outdoor identity. The state animal is the Missouri Mule, the state bird is the Eastern Bluebird, and the state tree is the Flowering Dogwood — all of which show up in our nature and park collections.
Interesting facts about Missouri
- The Gateway Arch is the tallest arch in the world at 630 feet.
- Missouri claims both Mark Twain and Harry Truman as native sons.
- Kansas City has more fountains than any city except Rome.
- Missouri is one of only two states bordering eight others.
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Missouri at a glance
- Capital
- Jefferson City
- Largest City
- Kansas City
- Population
- 6.2M
- Area
- 69,707 sq mi
- Statehood
- 1821
- Abbreviation
- MO
- Time Zone
- Central
- Nickname
- The Show-Me State
- Motto
- Salus populi suprema lex esto
- State Bird
- Eastern Bluebird
- State Flower
- Hawthorn
- State Tree
- Flowering Dogwood
- State Animal
- Missouri Mule
- Region
- Midwest
Why people love it
Why people love Missouri
Living there. Locals love Missouri for its Show Me identity, its aerospace economy, and the everyday rhythm of Kansas City.
Visiting. Travelers come for Gateway Arch, Gateway Arch, and the food scene built around Kansas City BBQ.
Road trips. Classic drives connect Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield — perfect for weekend adventures and long-weekend camping.
Local pride. From Chiefs game days to homecoming weekends at Missouri, Missouri pride runs deep.
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