Hermann, Missouri
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The city was founded by the Deutsche Ansiedlungs-Gesellschaft zu PennsylvaniaGerman Settlement Society of Philadelphia in the 1830s. It was promoted by the enthusiasm of Gottfried Duden, who wrote about the area in hisBericht ber eine Reise nach den westlichen Staaten Nord Amerikas (Report of a Journey to the Western States of Northern America). An early part of settlers was led by George Bayer and Edward Hermann, who bought the land and is considered by many to be the founder of the town. The town was platted after the society sold shares in the 11,300 acres (4,600 ha) of Gasconade River valley land it had purchased.
What makes Hermann special? Read this article by museum educator Arthur Mehrhoff: Betting the Farm, published in Missouri Life magazine in 2013. "Every community engaged in heritage tourism, such as Hermann, has to answer two basic questions: why is this place special and why is it important? Most people would likely agree that Deutscheim is certainly special, but maybe the concept of an American heirloom could help Hermann Farm and Museum answer the second question."
Mehrhoff's 2006 article, How Hermann Remains German, explains how Oktoberfest and the winemaking industry have helped Hermann retain its sense of community. Read here!
