First College Building / Erste Lehranstalt

Historical marker location:

8769 Main St, Altenburg, Missouri

( Marker is on Main Street (State Highway A) just west of Church Street, on the left when traveling west.)

Founded 1839.

The town of Hermann, Missouri, is known for its wineries and German heritage. It was founded in 1837 by a group of German immigrants and is home to the annual Hermann Maifest, a celebration of German culture and traditions.