Wittenberg
Lutheran Landing
State: Missouri
County: Perry County
Founded: 1839
Abandoned: 1980s (flooded)
Peak Population: 500
Wittenberg was the landing spot for the Saxon Lutheran immigration of 1839. It became a river and rail hub. However, repeated disastrous floods in 1927, 1973, and 1993 wiped it out. Only a few buildings and a historic marker remain.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Dry season (road floods)
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 30 mins
Quick Facts
- Saxon Lutheran landing site (1839)
- Destroyed by floods
- Home to Tower Rock nearby
Location
Address: Wittenberg, MO
Coordinates: 37.6417, -89.5417