WITTENBURG
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WITTENBURG |
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NAME: Wittenburg COUNTY: Perry ROADS: 2WD GRID: 6 CLIMATE: Hot Summers, Cold Winters BEST TIME TO VISIT: Fall |
COMMENTS:
Update:I was last there in 1993, immediately
after the "Great Flood" of 1993, which did flood the town. The last I heard,
there were 3 or 4 residents still there, but don't know if they stayed after
the flood of 1993. My great grandfather, or maybe it was my great-great
grandfather, was the Postmaster of Wittenberg in the late 1800s. I will
clarify that with my Mother. My Mother has photographs of Wittenberg from
the early 1900s if you would like a copy of them. I also took photos after
the 1993 flood, and can send those to you if you would like. But, in addition
to Wittenberg, on your way to Wittenberg from H.W. 61, you first go through
Frohna, Missouri, which is a German, farming community and has about 235
residents but also still has many original buildings and houses from the
1800s, and they are still in use. Also, you drive through Altenburg, Missouri,
also a German, farming community with about 235 residents, and, like Frohna,
has many original buildings and houses from the 1800s. Plus in Altenberg
is the original Lutheran Seminary, a log structure, which has been maintained.
Gloria J. Restivo REMAINS: Foundations |
| Wittenburg, founded in 1839, along the mississippi this towns primary use was for boat landings, with the invention of the motor boat this town had no moreuse and the rest is history. Submitted by: Mike Busekrus |
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