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''[[United States|United States]] | ''[[United States|United States]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]][[Missouri|Missouri]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Missouri History| Missouri History]]'' | ||
== Timeline == | == Timeline == | ||
The following important events in the history of | The following important events in the history of Missouri affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements. | ||
*'''1735:''' French lead miners established the first permanent white settlement at Sainte Genevieve. | *'''1735:''' French lead miners established the first permanent white settlement at Sainte Genevieve. | ||
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*'''1837:''' The Osage Indians ceded land | *'''1837:''' The Osage Indians ceded land | ||
*'''1837:''' The Platte Purchase added six northwestern counties to the state. | *'''1837:''' The Platte Purchase added six northwestern counties to the state. | ||
*Oregon Trail and Santa Fe Trail start at Independence, Missouri | *[[Oregon Trail|Oregon]] Trail and [[Santa Fe Trail|Santa Fe Trail]] start at Independence, Missouri | ||
*'''23 April 1860 - 24 October 1861:''' [[Pony Express]] | *'''23 April 1860 - 24 October 1861:''' [[Pony Express]] | ||
*'''1861-1865:''' During the Civil War most of the citizens supported the Union, although several counties seceded. Troops from Missouri served in both the Confederate and the Union forces. | *'''1861-1865:''' During the Civil War most of the citizens supported the Union, although several counties seceded. Troops from Missouri served in both the Confederate and the Union forces. | ||