Cole County, Administrative county in Missouri, US.
Description
Cole County is an administrative county in central Missouri where the Missouri River flows through the landscape, with Jefferson City serving as both the county seat and state capital. The area includes the State Capitol and Capitol grounds along with surrounding neighborhoods and communities.
History
The county was established in 1820 as one of Missouri's earliest administrative divisions. Jefferson City subsequently became the state capital, making it a center of government and political life.
Culture
The State Capitol in Jefferson City displays murals by Thomas Hart Benton in the House Lounge that show the state's past through vivid painted scenes. These artworks allow visitors to see how Missouri's history has been interpreted by artists.
Practical
The State Capitol and its interior spaces are open to visitors during daytime hours, allowing you to explore the building and view the collections inside. Walking around Jefferson City's downtown area near the Capitol provides the best perspective on the main attractions.
Did you know?
A bronze figure of the goddess Ceres sits atop the Capitol dome, standing high above the ground to represent Missouri's farming heritage. This statue can be seen from various spots around the city and serves as a recognizable landmark.
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Missouri State Capitol
12.1 km
Missouri Governor's Mansion
12.2 km
Cathedral of Saint Joseph
10.9 km
Jefferson Landing State Historic Site
12.1 kmMissouri State Museum
12.1 km
Jefferson City Bridge
12.3 km
Missouri State Penitentiary Tours
12.5 km
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and Rectory
18.4 km
Jefferson City National Cemetery
12.2 km
Bond's Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church
22.2 km
Jefferson Female Seminary
12.4 km
Missouri State Capitol Historic District
12.1 km
Hobo Hill Historic District
11.8 km
Hugh and Bessie Stephens House
11.6 km
Zion Lutheran Church
3.7 km
Philip Hess House
11.2 km
Ivy Terrace
12.2 km
Jefferson City Community Center
11.5 km
Lohman's Landing Building
12.1 km
Villa Panorama
10.1 km
Cole County Courthouse and Jail-Sheriff's House
12.1 km
William E. and Frederica M. Zuendt House
11 km
Capitol Avenue Historic District
12.3 km
Moreau Park Historic District
10.3 km
Henry and Elizabeth Bockrath House
11.3 km
Missouri State Penitentiary Warden's House
12.3 km
Cole County Historical Society Building
12.2 km
Tergin Apartment Building
11.8 km
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