These markers feature quilt patterns and interpretive signs demonstrating the German-American heritage of Owensville, Missouri. They were erected by the Owensville Chamber of Commerce.
On North 2nd Street just east of North 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west.
Today evidence from artifacts found in the area Show the Osage and Missouri Native Americans Once lived in what is no Gasconade County — — Map (db m139793) HM
On East Peters Avenue just south of South Peters Street.
In 1830 an early settlement was formed around the junction of "Old Iron Road" and the "St Louis to Springfield Road" (now Springfield & Peters Streets). Seventeen years later, two friends named this settlement after playing a horseshoe game to . . . — — Map (db m139777) HM
On West Lincoln Avenue just north of Missouri Highway 28, on the left when traveling north.
This quilt block is displayed in memory of Maurice and Marie (Fuchs) Landwehr. Marie learned to quilt from her mother when she was a young girl. Her passion for quilts kept her busy quilting at home and also with "The Quilters" at St. John's UCC, . . . — — Map (db m139795) HM
On North 1st Street at Sears Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North 1st Street.
Through genealogical searches many families of Owensville have found their German heritage links them to Altena in Westphalia Germany as ancestors immigrated and located in this area in the mid 1800's. In 2004, the German American Club named Altena . . . — — Map (db m139783) HM
On East Peters Avenue just east of North 1st Street, on the left when traveling east.
Julia Elizabeth "Schultz" Dowler 6/24/1913 - 8/18/1988 started this quilt in the 70's and...
Wilma Mildred "Taylor" Munn 2/13/1917 - 5/24/2007 Finished it in 2006.
Grandmother's Flower Garden
This Quilt was the most popular pattern . . . — — Map (db m139779) HM
On East Madison Avenue just west of South Hickory Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dr. Martin Luther's seal was designed in 1530 while he was staying at the Coburg Fortress during the Diet of Augsburg. A black cross reminds of Christ, the center of faith, which is believed by the heart. The white rose symbolizes the joy, comfort . . . — — Map (db m139832) HM
On East Mcfadden Avenue just west of North 1st Street, on the right when traveling west.
The "railroad track" pattern was chosen to honor this railroad hotel built in 1910. It now houses the Gasconade County Historical Society Museum. — — Map (db m139786) HM
On East Peters Avenue just west of South Cuba Street, on the left when traveling west.
This block was selected by Jost Tire Co. to honor all veterans in our community and the founder of the company who was a WWII Veteran — — Map (db m139778) HM WM
On North 1st Street just north of East Peters Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The Heartland Quilt Guild Carries on the stitching tradition of Owensville's Founding Fathers who sewed in the shoe factory to support their families and the founding mothers who sewed to clothe their families and cover their beds with warmth. — — Map (db m139780) HM
