Hermann is the county seat of Gasconade County, Missouri. The city was founded by the Deutsche Ansiedlungs-Gesellschaft zu Pennsylvania, the German Settlement Society of Philadelphia, in the 1830s, and promoted by Gottfried Duden. The first group of settlers were led by George Bayer and Edward Hermann, who had purchased the land, and is considered the city’s founder. The Society had hoped to create a German-American community that would perpetuate traditional German culture built around farming, commerce, and industry. The city was named, not for its founder, but for Hermann der Cherusker, a Germanic leader who defeated the Romans in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in the year 9. Hermann was named the county seat in 1842. In the 1960s, a wine industry began to develop in Hermann, making the area known for its wineries. Joe Hoerner, a former Major League Baseball pitcher, retired to Hermann, where he died in a farming accident in 1996. Hermann is located along the southern banks of the Missouri River, north of Swiss, northeast of Fredericksburg and Pershing, and northwest of Etlah and Dissen.
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A guide to churches, schools, organizations, health services, and real estate companies in Hermann, Missouri is presented, along with local bed and breakfasts, inns, and other guest accommodations, museums, shopping venues, parks, bars and night spots, and a calendar of events are included.
http://experiencehermann.com/
Gasconade County R-1 School District
The Hermann, Missouri public school system operates an elementary school, middle school, and high school, each of which are highlighted here, including schedules, faculty and staff contacts, and announcements. Its athletic and other programs, parent policies, and alumni offerings are discussed.
http://www.hermann.k12.mo.us/
The official web site for the city of Hermann, Missouri offers visitor information, and an overview of the municipal government, including administrative and departmental contacts, elected officials, board of aldermen meeting agendas and minutes, proposed ordinances, and economic development projects and opportunities within the area.
http://hermannmo.com/
Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce
Headquartered in Hermann, Missouri, the not-for-profit organization is made up of local businesses and interested individuals. Its membership policies, meeting schedule, and a membership directory are presented, with a guide to area businesses, attractions, and events.
http://visithermann.com/
HEMS provides advanced life support, basic life support, medical standby, and critical care transport services for people in Hermann, Missouri and the surrounding region. Its staff, community services, CPR class schedules, and a calendar of events are posted.
http://www.hermannems.com/
Affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, the Missouri Baptist Convention, and the Gasconade Valley Baptist Association, the congregation meets on Sundays and Wednesdays at its facilities in Hermann, Missouri. Schedules, a church calendar, and sermon archive are presented.
http://hermannfbc.com/
Located in the 1871 German School Building, the museum is open every day but Wednesday from April through October, and on weekends from November through the second week of December, offering collections of exhibits and memorabilia from Hermann, Missouri’s past. Group tour information and contacts are posted.
http://www.historichermann.com/
Formed in 1999, the car club is organized as a not-for-profit organization, offering member rides, hosting and participating in car shows, and other events, as well as supporting local charities, offering scholarships, and other community services. A calendar of events and a hall of fame are featured.
http://www.rivercitycruisers.com/
The PK-8th grade Roman Catholic school is located on West 4th Street in Hermann, Missouri. Faculty and staff contacts are posted, along with a monthly calendar and newsletter, athletic calendar, annual school calendar, and an overview and history of the school.
http://www.stgeorgeschool-hermann.com/
The guide to Hermann, Missouri wineries includes a directory of area wineries, wine trail events, recipes, a blog, map, and information about Missouri wine. A newsletter subscription is available.
http://hermannwinetrail.com/
