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May 6, 1541
Hernando de Soto came to Missouri
Hernando de Soto and his party become the first Europeans to reach Missouri. -
Jacques Marquette Louis Jolliet
French explores Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet reach Missouri -
Slaves are brought in Missouri
Slaves are brought in Missouri to mine lead. -
European settlement in Missouri
Ste. Genevieve becomes the first permanet European settlement in Missouri. -
St. Louis was founded
In 1763 Sy. Louis was founded. -
Missouri becomes the first slaveholding state
Missouri becomes the first slaveholding state to end slavery.