Tell me more about Hermann (St. Louis, Washington: homes, high school, subdivisions)

[midwesterner7]

I'm interested in knowing whatever you can tell me about living in Hemann.

[goodvedderbest]

Hermann is a lovely little town which is kept up much better than most small towns, due in no small fact to the steady tourism industry. But that industry gives the locals more quality options for dining and entertainment than residents in many places with more people. Or if you just want the greasy spoon type of meal, that is also an option.

I would say the schools are above average. The high school is less than 10 years old and is a great facility. There is also a private catholic grade school in town that I believe is K-8.

I would venture to say the town is mostly Catholic, but several other denominations are also represented.

People that live in St. Louis, KC, Jeff City, etc. own a decent amount of 2nd homes in the area, so the population seems to ebb and flow throughout a week. This is only magnified by the tourists also coming on the weekends. Expect a bit more traffic these days.

There is a real sense of some local pride. Most people who live there have grown up there, and this has been true for generations. Change is sometimes treated with skepticism, but as long as you don't move in and show that you want to disrupt the hierarchy you will be welcomed.

It is a small town though, so be advised that like any other place there's always some sort of local gossip going around. If you tell someone something, expect the entire town to find out. Depending on who you tell, perhaps within a few hours. So if you have something that you don't care to share with any average stranger, it's probably best you keep it to yourself!

If you have anything specific you'd like to know, I'm sure I could help answer it for you.

[Northwoods Voyager]

Originally Posted by midwesterner7

I'm interested in knowing whatever you can tell me about living in Hemann.

Living in Hermann is quite an experience. I had worked in Hermann for many years. As a Business Manager of a company and as a paid public servant. So much to do in the area. Katy Trail across the Missouri River. Newer subdivisions as well as historic older homes. Hermann takes pride in maintaining the community. Streets repaired. Many updates.

Many civic organizations available to join. Great artistic and craft clubs. Mostly Mom 'n' Pop type restaurants as opposed to the typical franchises. Many born and raised of all ages as well as quite a few 'outsiders'. It can take awhile to make lasting friendships as some are a little wary of strangers. Especially those that come only during the Maifests and the Oktoberfests.

Great schools and lot of civic pride. It is the county seat for Gasconade county with an historic courthouse overlooking the Missouri River. Many antique shops with a variety of wares. Stone Hill Winery, Hermannhoff Winery and Puchta Winery with others nearby. Fabulous German cuisine restaurants. Variety of stores, some factories. Hermann hospital and a good choice of doctors.

To the east you have another small town, New Haven. Further east there is a larger town/city, Washington with a hospital, many franchise stores, restaurants.

Try this link: www.city-data.com/city/Hermann-Missouri.html

[midwesterner7]

We love German food and drink and have German ancestry. We'd probably balloon way out if we lived there and were to partake. We're seriously considering relocating to a small MO town next summer. Preferably in the southeast region (not the bootheel). I appreciate all the input. After spending several years in the congested deep south, it's past time to get back to friendly down-to-earth MO!