On July 24, the following notable historical events related to Missouri have been recorded:

• 1804: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, navigating the Missouri River, was near present-day Otoe County, Nebraska, across from Missouri’s Atchison County, on or around July 24. They continued documenting the region’s geography and interactions with Otoe and Missouri tribes, advancing their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase.
• 1838: During the Mormon War in Missouri, conflicts intensified. On or around July 24, non-Mormon vigilantes in Carroll and Daviess Counties escalated attacks on Mormon settlers, contributing to the growing violence that led to the Mormon expulsion order later in 1838.
• 1861: During the Civil War, Missouri saw ongoing skirmishes. On July 24, Union forces under General Nathaniel Lyon were active in southwest Missouri, engaging in minor clashes near Springfield as they prepared for the Battle of Wilson’s Creek.
• 1871: The Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railway (Katy Railroad) expanded its network through southwest Missouri around July 24, connecting Springfield to other regions and boosting economic growth in the state.
• 1904: The St. Louis World’s Fair, or Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was ongoing, with July 24 featuring international agricultural exhibits and early Olympic events, highlighting Missouri’s global cultural and economic prominence.
• 1935: The Dust Bowl’s impact was felt in Missouri, with severe dust storms reported in western Missouri around July 24. These storms damaged crops and underscored the state’s agricultural challenges during the Great Depression.