Wayside Cairn - Hermann, MO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 38° 42.387 W 091° 25.784
15S E 636535 N 4285371
Cairn and crucifix erected by the Germans at the entrance, from the east, of their city...
Waymark Code: WM13B94
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 10/31/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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County of cairn: Gasconade County
Location of cairn: MO-100, eastern limits, Hermann
Height of waycross: over 6 feet

Cairn and crucifix erected by the Germans at the entrance, from the east, of their city. It sits on the edge of a vineyard for the Hermanhoff Winery today.

The original purpose was a waycross for the local to pray as they traveled into and out of the city.
Oral from a local that it was built in the 19th century

Cairn Location: vinyard alongside highway

Cairn Purpose: Religious

Types of rock: Ignious, granite & limestone

Cairn Condition:

Type if different from above list: Not listed
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