First School-House in Greene County

Historical marker location:

1821 Mount Vernon Street, Springfield, Missouri

( Marker is on Mount Vernon Street near Wabash Avenue, on the left when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1921

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.