Missouri  is a state in the Midwest region of the United States bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska.  Nicknames include: Bullion State, Cave State, Gateway State, Bellwether State, Lead State, Ozark State, and Puke State, and “Show-Me State”.  It was admitted to the Union as the 24th state on August 10, 1821.  Missouri has Populated Places in 115 counties...