Warren County Historical Society 
German settlers in Missouri’s Rhineland shaped Midwestern cooking by blending traditional recipes with local ingredients. Their influence can still be seen in the region’s hearty, home-style dishes that evolved through war, hardship, and changing times—rooted in resourcefulness, community, and comfort.
Before screens took over, kids played with catalog-ordered toys, oranges at Christmas, and their own imaginations. A new exhibit at the museum looks back at this era, with items like a toy Jewett car and 1950s farm set on display. Explore the lost art of play this summer.
In 1904, a Wabash Railroad train derailed near Warrenton, killing eight and injuring fifty. The wreck exposed the dangers of high-speed travel on poorly maintained tracks, prompted a major local rescue effort, and led to a legal battle over railroad negligence. It also highlighted ongoing safety challenges facing the rapidly expanding railroad industry.