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East
Perry County, Missouri
Home
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Tower Rock vineyard & Winery
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Altenburg public school
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Altenburg’s Main Street,
aka Missouri State Highway A |
Tower
Rock Vineyard & Winery is situated about 2 miles east
of Altenburg, Missouri. And about 2 miles further east is
the Mississippi River.
Altenburg’s
quiet ambiance is central to its appeal. With a population
of about 300 people, the city has the amenities to keep
things going – with some exception, there is one of
everything – one bank, one delicatessen, one tavern,
one grocery store, one public school, one parochial school,
one gas station, one post office, one library, one early
childhood center. Beyond that, there are a few other businesses
as well as two
churches, three hair salons and several lumber mills.
Lutheran
Heritage Center & Museum: Altenburg and much
of East Perry County were settled by German Lutherans, and
in 2005 The Lutheran Heritage Center and Museum complex was
constructed in Altenburg. The Museum interprets the 1838-39
immigration of 700 Lutherans from Germany to America and the
history of the seven original colonies that were established.
The museum includes a state-of-the-art exhibit hall and reception
area, integrated with the original 1845 church building,
commonly known as the "Big School." The museum
includes the original 1839 log cabin that was the birthplace
of Concordia Seminary and the cabin of an original settler
Christiane Loeber. www.altenburgmuseum.org.
Saxon
Lutheran Memorial: The nearby town of Frohna is home
to an outdoor history museum – the Saxon Lutheran Memorial,
a log cabin village situated on the homestead and farm of
pioneer Thomas Twyman and later brothers Wilhelm and Christian
Bergt, whose family lived on the property from one generation
to the next for 118 years.
www.saxonlutheranmemorial.com.
The
Mississippi River Trail: The MRT is a world-class
bicycling route that includes several miles on Missouri Route
61, about 12 miles from the vineyard. It travels from the
headwaters of the Mississippi River at Lake Itasca, Minnesota,
to the Delta at the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana. It is a 3,000-mile
system of bicycle-friendly roads and multi-use pathways. The
MRT is a “string of pearls” that connects 10 states,
the cities of Minneapolis, St. Louis, Memphis and New Orleans,
and hundreds of smaller towns along the way. The MRT is a
unique way to experience the Mississippi River’s natural
wonders, transportation system, recreational facilities and
cultural heritage. www.mississippirivertrail.org
Eggers
& Company General Store Bed & Breakfast:
A stay at Eggers and Company General Store B & B is reminiscent
of visiting grandparents in the country. The General
Store with house attached is listed in the National Register
of Historic Places and has been lovingly restored by owners
Ellen and Steve Frye. Ellen’s grandfather, Martin ”Tom”
Eggers and his brother Walt were the store owners
from 1920 through 1966. The home retains its historic character,
but has been outfitted with modern conveniences, including
a full bath in each of the guestrooms. www.eggersandcompany.com.
East
Perry County Events
- Perry
County Community Rodeo is at the Altenburg fairgrounds,
first weekend of June. Barrel racing, bull riding, and more.
(573) 547-6062
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East Perry Community Fair at the Altenberg fairgrounds,
known as "The Best Little Fair in the Land," third
weekend of September. Kicks off with Friday afternoon parade,
then 2 days of 4-H exhibits, rides, tractor pulls, mule-jumping
contest and more. (573) 824-5513
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Saxon Lutheran Memorial Fall Festival, second Saturday of
October. Apple- butter cooking, sheep shearing, arts, crafts
and performances. (573) 824-5404
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