Local Femme Osage History:

The beautiful rolling hills of Missouri Wine County reminded the German immigrants of the rich and fertile fatherland like it was in the early to mid 1860's

Femme Osage, Augusta and Dutzow are just a few of the first areas settled by the hardly German pioneers. Continue up the Missouri River, you'll find the towns Washington, New Haven and Herman as well.

This area is filled with wonderful historic cemeteries, Churches and numerous historical societies; all of which are open to those who wish to trace their ancestry. For genealogists looking for their German roots, this truly is a great place to visit.

Prior to the German migration the area was home to the Osage Indians, as well as other Indian nations and French trappers.

When the area was under Spanish rule, a land grant was awarded to American folk hero, Daniel Boone.

Boone was already in his later years, but brought his family from Kentucky and made his personal home here near the town of Defiance.

The district for voting called "Femme Osage Township" is original and was the area which Daniel Boone supervised as a "Syndic", or Justice.

Similar to a "Justice of the Peace" in those early years, Boone was called on to settle small disputes between the early settlers. These disputes were usually sorted out under the huge oak "Judgment Tree" located on the Boone property (unfortunately no longer standing.)

In addition to the historic Boone Home, is the Boone Monument in Marthasville where both Daniel and Rebecca Boone were laid to rest.

For those biking on the Katy Trail, the Boone Monument is a wonderful pace to stop and take a break and learn about early American history.

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