University classmates Friedrich Muench and Paul Follenius have an idea. If they could get enough of their German neighbors and leading intellectual countrymen interested in immigrating to America, they could establish entirely new lives.
The humble brick building at the end of Main Street is being renovated, with attention to its original uses as a garage as early as 1913.
Rand Brooks loved Wright City and relished visiting with childhood and family friends. And Wright City, in turn, loved Rand Brooks, following his every return to town with breathless coverage.
If you’ve thought about writing down family stories or writing a more robust family history into a book, use these interview questions and prompts to help.
Germans came into Warren County at the urging — and help — of several key figures. See how the idea of America was too irresistible and promising for German immigrants.
A quick update on programs and exhibits coming to Warrenton this year. Plus, ways you can help and get involved.
Historic preservation matters because it influences how we feel, think, say, and do in our communities and lives. Here’s how.
What’s best for the long-term prospects of your genealogy research: digital or print? We think both have value. See how, here.
Interested in your family tree but feel overwhelmed where to start? Try this free pedigree chart to jumpstart your genealogy.
Two robbers made off with a small amount of loot from the Bellflower, MO post office in 1934, leading investigators on a 9-hour chase through three counties.