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Jefferson City, Missouri _____________
Driving Directions
Go South on I-172 for 14 miles to US 36. Take US 36 Southwest 6 miles
to Hannibal. Continue on US 36 for 2 miles to US 61. Go south on US 61
for 10 miles then follow State Route 19 for 27 miles to US 54. Head southwest
on US 54 for 67 miles until you reach Jefferson City. Approximately 126
miles.
Calendar of Events
Visit the Jefferson
City site for a calendar of events.
History
Named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, Jefferson City was founded in 1821. Prior to 1821, Jefferson City was known as Lohman’s Landing, a small trading post located on the Missouri River between St. Louis and Kansas City. Five years after being founded, Jefferson City became the Missouri state capital. The first Capitol building was completed in October 1826. Unfortunately it burned in 1837 as did the second Capitol building in 1911. The third and current building was constructed at a cost of 4.5 million dollars and completed in 1918.
Jefferson City offers a wealth of Missouri history as well as a variety of historic buildings. For more information about a daytrip to Jefferson City contact the Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 769-4183.