September 1st This Day in Missouri

On September 1, the following notable historical events related to Missouri have been recorded:

• 1804: The Lewis and Clark Expedition was near present-day Yankton, South Dakota, across from Missouri’s Atchison County, on or around September 1. They held a council with the Yankton Sioux, documenting the region’s geography and tribal interactions, advancing their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase.
• 1838: During the Mormon War in Missouri, tensions escalated. On or around September 1, non-Mormon vigilantes in Daviess and Carroll Counties continued their campaign against Mormon settlers, with skirmishes intensifying the conflict that led to the Mormon expulsion order later in 1838.
• 1861: During the Civil War, Missouri remained a battleground. On September 1, Union forces were regrouping after the Battle of Wilson’s Creek, while Confederate forces, led by Sterling Price, were preparing to advance on Lexington, Missouri, setting the stage for the First Battle of Lexington later that month.
• 1870: The Kansas City Stockyards expanded operations around September 1, reinforcing Kansas City’s role as a major livestock trading hub and boosting Missouri’s agricultural economy.
• 1904: The St. Louis World’s Fair, or Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was ongoing, with September 1 featuring international cultural exhibits and athletic competitions, including Olympic events, highlighting Missouri’s global prominence.
• 1964: The St. Louis Cardinals played a notable game against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium on September 1, with Bob Gibson pitching a complete game and Lou Brock stealing two bases, contributing to their World Series-winning season and reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.