Hermann in Gasconade County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

"Big Hatchie" Steamboat Disaster

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 21, 2012

1. "Big Hatchie" Steamboat Disaster Monument

Inscription. In memory of the early pioneers who perished in the explosion of the steamboat "Big Hatchie" at the wharf at Hermann in 1842, the thirty-five dead that lie buried here in unmarked graves and the many whose bodies were never recovered from the waters of the Missouri River.

Erected by Brush & Palette Club, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.

Location. 38° 41.944′ N, 91° 26.033′ W. Marker is in Hermann, Missouri, in Gasconade County. Monument is in Hermann Cemetery, about 300 feet SSW of the intersection of 9th and Gutenberg Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hermann MO 65041, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George F. Bayer (a few steps from this marker); The Weber-Schulte House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bench Stones (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named George F. Bayer (approx. 0.4 miles away); German School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Drusch-Koeller Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dr. August Nasse - 1848 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Chrisman House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hermann.

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1. Bayer Walking Tour, Hermann, Missouri. (Submitted on February 21, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Steamboat Disasters on the Missouri River. (Submitted on February 21, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 21, 2012

2. "Big Hatchie" Steamboat Disaster Monument

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Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 855 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 21, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.