North Washington - 1844 to 1936 - Dutzow, MO
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YoSam.
N 38° 36.537 W 090° 59.349
15S E 675085 N 4275300
A founding German settlement, now only a memory
Waymark Code: WMNZTZ
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 05/31/2015
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Marker Erected by: Boone-Duden Historical Society.
County of Marker: Warren County.
Location of Marker: MO-TT, ¼ mile N. of MO-94, Dutzow.
Marker Text:
North Washington
Also Known as Quakenbruecke "creaking bridge" for the two bridges crossing Tuque Creek.
1844 - Owens Ferry located at the end of a public road and Tuque Creek, on the bank of the Missouri River was in operation.
1864 - People of Washington sought refuge in the village as Confederate soldiers plundered Washington.
1876 - The village consisted of ten houses, store, doctor's office, shoe shop, and blacksmith. Ferry boats "Bright Star" and "May Brian" provided services.
1877 - The meandering Missouri River rapidly eroded the village.
1898 - One home, one business and ferry service remained at the site.
1936 - The bridge to Washington over the Missouri River was completed, and the ferry service ended. Only a memory of the village remains.
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