Jefferson City is Missouri's lovely state capital, serving as the county seat of Cole County. The city takes its name from Third United States President Thomas Jefferson, home to a plethora of government-related attractions, including the National Register of Historic Places-listed State Capitol Building, which can be toured as part of regular guided tours. The Missouri Governor's Mansion has been the residence of every state governor for decades, while the Missouri State Penitentiary preserves an historic state prison facility. The preserved buildings of the Jefferson Landing State Historic Site can also be explored as part of self-guided tours, including the 1839 Lohman Building, the 1855 Union Hotel, and the historic Christopher Maus House.

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