Yes, other historic landmarks in Missouri aren't the Arch and some of them have significant historical meaning for the Show-Me State.

KICK FM, #1 For New Country logo
Get our free mobile app

If you're looking to give your kiddos and family members a history lesson.Thes less popular landmarks in Missouri may not be as grand as the Arch, but work a road trip to visit.

JC Nichols Memorial Fountain

Google Maps
Google Maps
loading...

The JC Nichols Memorial Fountain is named after Jesse Clyde Nichols who was a city developer of several shopping malls and plazas in Kansas City. The four horses in the fountain represent the four of the world's mighty rivers. The fountain is located at Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd and Mill Creek Pkwy in Kansas City.

The Governor's Mansion

Google Maps
Google Maps
loading...

The Missouri Governor's Mansion has been the home of the Missouri governor since 1872 and is also one of the oldest homes in the United States. The mansion was built with 13 bedrooms and no bathrooms, but as you can imagine has been restored throughout the years with modern updates. The home is located in Jefferson City.

Missouri State Capitol

Google Maps
Google Maps
loading...

The current state capital building is the third in the state's history the previous two were destroyed by fire. Visitors have access to all four floors of the capital building and can take a 45-minute tour that tells the story of Missouri's history. The Missouri State Capital building is in Jefferson City so you can visit the mansion and the capital building during the same trip.

Alley Spring Mill

Google Maps
Google Maps
loading...

The Alley Spring Mill is one of the most photographed mills in Missouri. Built in 1894 this 100-year-old mill once powered one of the largest freshwater springs where the water stays 57 degrees year-round. Located in Eminence, Missouri the mill is open for just a short time each year from Memorial Day to Labor Day only.

Big Spring

Google Maps
Google Maps
loading...

The Big Spring located in the beautiful Ozark National Scenic Riverways is the largest in the nation. On average the spring's daily flow is roughly 286 million gallons of water, but what makes this spring even more intriguing is the fact that there are underground passages that carry water from as far as 45 miles away.

So much history in the Show-Me state to explore and discover.

The Definitive List of The Oddest, Strangest and Downright Filthy Town Names In Every State

We combed through list after list of the oddest, strangest and somewhat naughty-sounding town names in every state. From Smut Eye to Ding Dong, you can learn unbelievable facts about each of these towns below.

Gallery Credit: Rob Carroll

LOOK: 50 cozy towns to visit this winter

Stacker created a list of 50 cozy American towns to visit each winter. Towns were selected based on visitor opinions, ratings from nationwide publications, and tourist attractions.

Gallery Credit: Laura Ratliff

More From KICK FM, #1 For New Country