First Hospital West of the Mississippi River

Historical marker location:

413 S 4th St, Saint Louis, Missouri

( Marker is on South 4th Street just south of Spruce Street, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1988

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.