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French settlers established St Louis along the Mississippi in 1764, a major city which was acquired by the United States within the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Lewis and Clark began their journeys near St Louis, and the Pony Express was also begun in Missouri.
Tennessee facts and history plus travel and tourism information. Capital: Nashville Abbreviations: TN (postal), Tenn. Area: 42,146 square miles State Bird: Mockingbird State Tree: Tulip Poplar State Flower: Iris State Motto: Agriculture and Commerce Nickname: The Volunteer State
United States Atlas > Travel Photos | Las Vegas The dazzling lights of Las Vegas, Nevada stand in stark contrast to the surrounding Mojave Desert. Famous casinos such as the MGM Grand, Caesar's Palace, Mandalay Bay, and Bellagio line the glittering Strip.
Located in southwestern United States, New Mexico's topography ranges from desert country near Texas in the east and scenic alpine country in the north to rugged Gila National Forest lands in the southwest.
This is the Mississippi photograph that is displayed on the Mississippi atlas page. This photo depicts a sampling of the state's natural features and man-made structures.
Located on the high desert of western United States, Utah is a land of dramatic natural beauty. Originally inhabited by Ute, Shoshone, and Paiute Native Americans, Utah's rugged and deserted lands drew Mormons and miners during the mid-1800s.