Why is Missouri called the Show-Me State?

Missouri History. Why Is Missouri Called the "Show-Me" State? There are a number of stories and legends behind Missouri's sobriquet "Show-Me" state. The slogan is not official, but is common throughout the state and is used on Missouri license plates. The most widely known legend attributes the phrase to Missouri's U.S. read more

There are a number of stories and legends behind Missouri's sobriquet "Show-Me" state. The slogan is not official, but is common throughout the state and is used on Missouri license plates. read more

The nickname remains unofficial, though “Show-me State” is printed on license plates for Missouri. Missouri is also sometimes referred to as the “Cave State,” due to the more than 6,000 caves found throughout the state, and “The Mother of the West,” due to the high numbers of pioneers who set out from Missouri. read more

Unofficial State Nickname of Missouri Missouri's most well-known nickname is; "The Show-Me State." Although the nickname has not been officially recognized by Missouri's Legislature, it can be seen on Missouri license plates. read more