Saxon Lutheran Memorial

The Saxon Lutheran Memorial is an outdoor museum across 30 acres with historic log structures, timber-frame buildings, and various outbuildings. The site displays how people lived and worked during the German settlement period of the 1800s in this region.

The homestead was established in 1838-1839 when German Lutheran families migrated to Perry County, Missouri. These settlers brought their building traditions and ways of life that continue to shape the cultural history of the area.

The site shows how German Lutheran settlers lived in the 1800s through household tools, furniture, and everyday objects on display. Visitors can observe the way families arranged their homes and what items they used in daily routines.

The grounds are easy to walk through with paths leading between multiple buildings. Comfortable shoes are helpful as visitors move around the property to view structures both inside and outside.

Traditional crafts take place on the grounds each October, where visitors can watch blacksmithing, quilting, cider-pressing, and bread-making. These events show practical skills that were once part of daily farm work.

Location: Frohna

GPS coordinates: 37.64530,-89.61470

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05