Category Archives: History

The Smartest Horse in the World: Beautiful Jim Key

I stumbled across this very unique video today narrated by David Hoffman. The title of the video is “The Smartest Horse in the World” and it has to be one of the most unique stories I’ve ever heard. The story begins with a young slave named William “Bill” King who had a way with horses.Continue reading “The Smartest Horse in the World: Beautiful Jim Key”

Harry B. Hawes: Pioneer of Missouri’s Highway & Flood Control Systems

Hawes authored bills that created the Missouri Highway Department and revised state traffic laws. He also served as chairman of the Good Roads committee and led the effort to pass a $60 million bond issue for creation of the states first highway system. Pertaining to river transportation and its importance to Missouri, Hawes was one of the chief organizers of the “Lakes to the Gulf Waterway Association”