Hermann in Gasconade County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
German School
Built 1871
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 21, 2012
1. German School Marker
Incorporated in 1849 by the state legislature, the German School had classes conducted in both the German and English languages.
This structure was the only privately owned public school building in the state when it was deeded to Historic Hermann, Inc. in 1955, to be preserved and used for cultural and civic purposes.
Erected by Historic Hermann, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Communications • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 38° 42.265′ N, 91° 26.136′ W. Marker is in Hermann, Missouri, in Gasconade County. It is on Schiller Street near 4th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 312 Schiller Street, Hermann MO 65041, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Missouri River Corridor. It is also in the American Ozarks, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once 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: George F. Bayer (within shouting distance of this marker); Bench Stones (within shouting distance of this marker); Drusch-Koeller Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. August Nasse - 1848 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Operation Allen Brook Memorial (about 300 feet away);
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Also see . . .
1. Historic Hermann, Inc. (Submitted on August 21, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Hermann Historic District. National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on August 23, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 21, 2012
2. German School NRHP Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 21, 2012
3. German School
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 21, 2012
4. German School
Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 578 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 21, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on August 23, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on August 21, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
