On October 11, 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 11, 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 escalated. On or around October 11, pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” from Missouri held rallies in Westport to support pro-slavery efforts in Kansas, contributing to the “Bleeding Kansas” conflict.
• 1864: During the Civil War, Confederate forces under General Sterling Price were active in Missouri during Price’s Raid. On or around October 11, they engaged in skirmishes with Union forces near Boonville, intensifying the state’s conflict.
• 1890: The Missouri Pacific Railroad expanded its network through southeast Missouri around October 11, connecting Cape Girardeau to other regions and boosting the state’s economic infrastructure.
• 1927: The Kansas City Stockyards processed a record number of livestock around October 11, underscoring Kansas City’s role as a major agricultural hub and boosting Missouri’s economy.
• 2002: The St. Louis Cardinals played a significant playoff game against the San Francisco Giants on October 11, with Albert Pujols hitting a key home run, though the Cardinals fell short, reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.