Jefferson City was chosen as the state capital of Missouri in 1821 by Thomas Jefferson and was named the third president of the United States of America. Jefferson City is located in the Ozarks on the banks of the Missouri River and is near the geographic center of the state. The city is located on Highway 54, Highway 50 and Highway 63 located, is centered 30 miles south of Columbia, Missouri, and almost between the big cities, Missouri, St. Louis and Kansas City. The town of Jefferson had a total of39,636 residents, as of 2000 and the average age was 36 years.
Jefferson City has a deep historical background and shows a romantic atmosphere with many buildings dating from after 1800. The Lohman Building, built in the late 1830 and is considered the oldest building in town. The three-story limestone treasure now show the transport of the nineteenth century. Other historical attractions include the Missouri State Governor's Mansion, the Carnahan MemorialGarden, which was renamed in 2001 after the death of Governor Mel Carnahan, the Cole County Historical Museum and the Missouri Supreme Court Building. The town also includes a long list of historic houses such as the Schmidt Apartments, Ivy Terrace, Towels Buckner Building, Oscar Birch House, Villa Panorama, Cole County Historical Society, Wendielin Buehrle House, Dix Building, Upshulte House, Hugh Stevens House, Orchard Acres, Jefferson Female Seminary, Schroeder House, Oberman House, Parson's Houseand Sinclair House Hagner, that give everyone the richness and ambiance to be found there.
Perhaps that is sought after attraction in Missouri, Missouri State Capitol Building. The Capitol dome rises 238 meters above the ground and on the rocks of the Missouri River is enthroned. The building provides a picturesque view of the city for travelers from the north. Completed in 1918 and has the Capitol exhibitions and tours that give an excellent historical formation of the state of Missourithe building itself, as well as other museums and attractions in town include the Veterans Memorial, Missouri, Cole County Historical Museum, Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial, Missouri Veterinary Museum, the Museum of Missouri Military History and the Missouri River Regional Library.
Jefferson City is located on some of the most beautiful terrain Missouri and offers an outdoor retreat with several parks and golf courses. Eagle Knoll Golf Course is less than the third best value in the nation and rankChallenges all levels of play. Oak Hills Golf Center, Railwood Golf Course, Turkey Creek Golf Center and Redfield Golf Course are popular places for visitors and residents. The city of Jefferson's numerous parks, including Binder Park, Joseph C. Miller Park, Ellis Porter / Riverside Park, McClung Park, McKay Park, Memorial Park and Family Aquatic Center, Miller Street Park, Washington Park and Cole County Park, most notable City part of the famous Katy Trail.
ClassicEntertainment for the whole family can be found be found on the Marvic Skate Center, Washington Park Skate Park, Washington Park Ice Arena, West Gate Lanes, and Capital 4 Capital 8 Theaters Theater. The city also has a shooting at the United Sportsman Club. Nightlife of the city can be enjoyed at several clubs such as Mike's Corner Pocket, Bones, cans, College Club, spectators and the Budweiser Inn Bar & Lounge.
The city is pleased with art and Jefferson is the home of MillerPerforming Arts Center, Jefferson City Community Concert Association, Jefferson City Symphony, Little Theater, Capital City Players Theater and stained glass.
The Jefferson City Public School District operates Jefferson City High School. There is also a private school, Helias. Lincoln University is also a landmark institution in 2004 and was the fifth in the diversity of graduate students and seventh among international for most students.
The shopping experience in JeffersonCity ranges from the traditional "Mom and Pop" shops to chain stores as well as the Capital Mall, Downtown Jefferson City, in the High Street, a focal point of the city for over 150 years, but the city has steadily expanded for more about its citizens and visitors is .
Wildwood Crossing has known stores such as Pier 1 Imports, Old Navy, MC Sports, Goody's, Petco, TJ Maxx, Shoe Carnival, Barnes & Noble, Cingular Wireless and many more. Retailers like Best Buy, Lowesand Wal-Mart are also along Missouri Boulevard. The Capital Mall, major department stores such as JCPenney, Sears and Dillard's and keeps stores like Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, Buckle, Tuesday Morning, Payless Shoe Source, American Eagle Outfitters, Christopher & Banks Claire's Boutique, Deb, Dollar Tree, EB Games, Foot Locker, Hot Topic, JoAnn Fabrics, Kay Jewelers, KB Toys, Maurice, RadioShack, Rex TV & Appliance Center, shoe department, Things Remembered, Trade Secret,Zales and many more.
Dining in Jefferson City, ranging from fast food to fine dining and offers for every occasion. With restaurants such as Café Madison, Arri's Pizza Palace, Michael Unforgettable BBQ, McDonald's, Roly Poly, Paddy Malone's Pub, Capital Steakhouse, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, O'Donoghue's, Colton's Steakhouse, Applebee's, Ruby Tuesday's, Dairy Queen , Fazoli's, Taco Bell, El Jimador, China Garden, High Street Pub, Zesto Drive-In, Kate & Ally's, Old Brick House Deli, Lee'sFamous Recipe Chicken, Alexandro and more, to choose only one place at a time is the hardest part.
The city of Jefferson is a gracious host to travelers looking for the charm of a small town with the amenities of a city. It honors a rich history and includes a successful future.
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