what is missouri famous for
MISSOURI LEGENDS. Missouri Fun Facts & Trivia. The Missouri Territory was admitted to the Union on August 10, 1821, making it the 24th state. Missouri is known as the Show Me State, which some say began in 1899 when Congressman Willard Duncan Vandiver stated, I'm from Missouri and you've got to show me.. 1  Called the Brothel Law, it is illegal in Missouri for more than four unrelated persons to occupy the same dwelling.