How did the state of Missouri get it's name?

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I'm wondering how the state of Mo. get its name and who named it

2006-06-15 07:33:49 · 3 answers · asked by britestargazer1 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia

Missouri was named by the Native Americans

2006-06-15 07:35:40 · answer #1 · answered by npjcakes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Missouri is a Native American name, and it is named after the Missouri River.

2006-06-15 07:36:27 · answer #2 · answered by net_at_nite 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is sheer Misery to live there but calling it "Misery" seemed a little harsh so they went with a Native American spelling "Missouri".

2006-06-15 07:45:21 · answer #3 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋