First Female State Governor: Nellie Tayloe Ross
Highway 36 Innovator Nellie Tayloe Ross, the first woman to take the oath of office and serve as governor of a state, was born in…
History
Genius Spotlight: Walt Disney
When he arrived by train from Chicago in 1906, young Walt Disney couldn’t have imagined the profound impact living in Marceline would have on his…
Genius Spotlight: Mark Twain
Mark Twain's Genius Lives on in Hannibal, Missouri Anytime there’s a discussion about famous Missourians, Mark Twain is a highlight of the conversation. Born in…
Breaking new ground in agriculture: U.S. Congressman Jerry Litton
Innovators in every industry have had a lasting impact on our lives, but perhaps none as important as the progress that is made in modern…
Genius Spotlight: The Pony Express
The Birthplace of the Pony Express In 1860, the United States was a country on the move – to the west – but it stood…
Father of the Tenor Saxophone: Coleman Randolph Hawkins
Highway 36 Innovator Coleman Hawkins or “Hawk” is the Father of the Tenor Saxophone. Born in St. Joseph, on Nov. 21, 1904, his mother taught…
Jesse James
Few legendary characters have attracted world-wide fascination like the outlaw, Jesse James. Some call him America’s Robin Hood, while others see him as a cold-blooded…
A Visitor’s View: Kirksville’s Osteopathic Museum
Have you ever wanted to travel in a time machine? When I visit the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine it feels like I am stepping back…
Honoring the Genius of our Highway 36 Military Heroes
For those who have an interest in military history, The Way of American Genius has many stories to share and personalities to discover. The Way…