On November 10, 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 November 10, 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 November 10, pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” from Missouri held rallies in Kansas City to support pro-slavery efforts in Kansas, contributing to the “Bleeding Kansas” conflict.
• 1861: During the Civil War, Missouri was a hotbed of conflict. On or around November 10, Union forces under General Ulysses S. Grant were reorganizing in southeast Missouri after the Battle of Belmont, while Confederate guerrilla operations continued to disrupt Union control.
• 1890: The Missouri Pacific Railroad expanded its network through southwest Missouri around November 10, connecting Springfield to other regions and boosting the state’s economic infrastructure.
• 1929: The Great Depression deepened in Missouri. On or around November 10, banks in St. Louis faced increased financial strain, reflecting the worsening economic crisis in the state.
• 2011: The St. Louis Cardinals continued celebrations of their World Series victory over the Texas Rangers, with fan events in St. Louis on or around November 10, honoring David Freese’s MVP performance and reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.