Jefferson City, Missouri

Jefferson City is the capital of Missouri, a state of the United States of America. As of the 2000 census, the population is 39,636. It is the county seat of Cole County. Part of the city is located in Callaway County, Missouri.

Historical moments & overview

• See also: Jefferson City, Missouri#Notables
• See also: History of Missouri
• Jefferson City is home of the Jefferson City Jays, the Helias Crusaders and the Lincoln University (Missouri) Blue Tigers.
• Jefferson City was occupied by Union troops during the Civil war.
• It was part of the Great Flood of 1993.
• The Capitol building houses the Missouri State Museum.
• The Capitol building is based on Italian-Renaissance design and made of Carthage marble. It was completed 1917.
• The statue on top of the Capitol building is Ceres, the Goddess of Grain.
• The Museum of Missouri Military History is located in Jefferson City.
• A submarine, the USS Jefferson City (SSN-759), is named for the State Capital of Missouri.
• Jefferson City is a point along the Katy Trail.
• Jefferson City has hosted a Jazzfest in September since 1994. (See also: Jazz)