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August Sehrt House
The August Sehrt House is a historic home located at Augusta, Missouri, Augusta, St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built about 1860 by German immigrant, August Sehrt. He came to America in 1848 with several family members, including his brother, Julius Sehrt who went on to become the most extensive land owner in St. Charles, MO. It is a -story, five bay, brick dwelling on a stone foundation and with a side-gable roof. (includes 3 photographs from 1993) The building houses the Augusta History Museum. The August Sehrt House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. References Museums in St. Charles County, Missouri Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Missouri Houses completed in 1860 Buildings and structures in St. Charles County, Missouri National Register of Historic Places in St. Charles County, Missouri {{StCharlesCountyMO-NRHP-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Augusta, Missouri
Augusta is a city in St. Charles County, Missouri, United States. The population was 253 at the 2010 census. The city boasts wineries, antique shops, restaurants, B&B's, a wood shop, a glass studio, massage therapy, a historic museum and The Augusta Brewery. Augusta is located in the Missouri Rhineland. As a result, it is home to two wineries, Augusta Winery and Mount Pleasant Winery. The Augusta AVA was recognized by the federal government in 1980 as the first designated American Viticultural Area in the United States, beating out Napa Valley. Augusta is a popular stop along the Katy Trail, a 225-mile-long bike and walking path built along a former railroad right-of-way. History Augusta was founded in 1836, by Heinrich Knoernschild of Tiefengrun, Germany. There are stories of another man who named the town after his wife, although those theories cannot be proven. Geography Augusta is located at (38.572336, -90.882079). According to the United States Census Bureau, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |