Muenster
In 1889 brothers Anton, August, and Emil Flusche contracted to sell 22,000 acres of this land along the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad. Jot Gunter gave 25 acres for a school, church, cemetery, and park. The first Mass, celebrated Dec. 8, 1889, marked the official beginning of this German Catholic town. Despite drought, typhoid fever, and tornadoes destroying the first two church buildings, the area grew and farming and dairy business increased. Farmers established an insurance company and a marketing group for buying products in bulk. An oil boom in 1926 added to the prosperity. (1979)
33.6482° N, 97.3807° W
Where to Find It
Muenster City Park, marker is on north side of park facing U.S. 82 (N. Division St.)
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- 8.6 mi NW Town of Saint Jo Saint Jo
- 8.8 mi NW Head of Elm Cemetery Saint Jo
- 8.8 mi W Stonewall Saloon Saint Jo