On October 25, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:
- 1806: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, having returned to St. Louis in late September, was still celebrated on or around October 25, with ongoing festivities in St. Louis honoring their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, reinforcing Missouri’s role as a western hub.
- 1857: During the prelude to the Civil War, tensions over slavery were high. On or around October 25, pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” from Missouri held meetings in Kansas City to support pro-slavery efforts in Kansas, escalating the “Bleeding Kansas” conflict.
- 1864: During the Civil War, Confederate forces under General Sterling Price were retreating after their defeat at the Battle of Westport. On October 25, they fought the Battle of Mine Creek near Kansas City, a significant Union victory that further weakened Price’s Raid in Missouri.
- 1890: The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis hosted a significant public exhibition around October 25, showcasing rare plant species and reinforcing its reputation as a leading botanical research center.
- 1927: The Kansas City Stockyards processed a record number of livestock around October 25, underscoring Kansas City’s role as a major agricultural hub and boosting Missouri’s economy.
- 2004: The St. Louis Cardinals played a crucial World Series game against the Boston Red Sox on October 25 at Busch Stadium, with Albert Pujols contributing key hits, though the Cardinals fell short, reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.