Ste. Genevieve in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Liver Dumplings
Hungry for History
Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 26, 2026
1. Liver Dumplings Marker
Aka knaeflies, local specialty believed to be brought here by German immigrants, mid-1800s. Stiff batter of liver, flour, eggs & herbs, shaped & boiled.
Erected 2025 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 21.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Immigration. In addition, it is included in the Hungry for History, and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series lists.
Location. 37° 58.732′ N, 90° 2.762′ W. Marker is in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, in Ste. Genevieve County. It is at the intersection of 3rd Street and Market Street, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street. Marker is in front of Old Brick House Restaurant. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 72 3rd St, Sainte Genevieve MO 63670, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Missouri. It is also in the American Ozarks, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Brick House West of Mississippi River (a few steps from this marker); El Camino Real (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of Milice de Ste. Genevieve (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots (within shouting distance of this marker); Ste. Genevieve Bicentennial Time Capsule
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More about this marker. Marker text repeats on both sides.
Additional keywords. food, local flavor
Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 26, 2026
2. Liver Dumplings Marker
Marker is in front of the Old Brick House restaurant.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 26, 2026
3. Liver Dumplings
A few places in Ste. Genevieve serve them, one of them being Anvil Restaurant & Saloon. This is their version of the local dish.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 20 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
