The city of Westphalia, Missouri is in Osage County. The city is accessed primarily through US Highway 63, which intersects Missouri Route 512 in Westphalia. Surrounding communities include Freeburg, Judge, Linn, Loose Creek, and Rich Fountain. Osage Bend, Wardsville, Taos, Schubert, and Osage City are on the other side of the Osage River. Jefferson City is about eighteen miles to the northwest. The community was named for the area of Germany that many of its early settlers had come from. Joe Crede, who played 3rd base for the Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins, grew up in Westphalia and attended school at Fatima High School.
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Headquartered in Westphalia, Missouri, the public school district offers a PK-12th grade curriculum through a preschool, elementary school, and high school campus, which are highlighted here, along with its athletic, technology, and special service programs, school organizations, and a district calendar.
http://www.fatima.k12.mo.us/
The Roman Catholic parish and town of Westphalia were established at the same time in 1835, making St. Joseph the oldest parish in Osage County and the third oldest in the Diocese of Jefferson City. Mass schedules, a calendar of programs and events, and an overview of its K-8th grade Catholic school are put forward.
http://www.stjosephwestphalia.org/
Housed in a brick structure that was constructed in 1890, probably as a saloon, currently operating as a B&B facility, able to accommodate from two to fourteen people. Directions are given, with photographs of the rooms and common areas, rates, and a history of the building. Reservation and contact information are included.
http://www.trudysbedandbreakfast.com/
Incorporated in 1973, the WHS operates a museum in a former general store, where it houses historic artifacts, photographs, records and other items, and sponsors or co-sponsors a number of events, including parade floats, sponsorship of school essay and sketch contests, and tours of the museum for school and church groups.
http://www.whs65085.org/
Originally built as a hotel and restaurant, the latter of which has been in continuous operation since 1930, the business currently hosts the restaurant, a wine-tasting room, a gift shop and a room commemorating Joe Crede, who played baseball for Westphalia High School, leading the team to three district championships and two final four berths before playing professional baseball for the Chicago White Sox. Hours of operation and contacts.
http://westphaliainn.com/
Situated in Westphalia, Missouri, the company builds chicken coops, offering several different designs, also offering tee-shirts, souvenirs, candles, home decor, jewelry, stuffed animals, children’s books, and Missouri-made products. Its location, hours of operation, and contacts are posted.
https://www.westphaliatradingco.com/
Located in Westphalia, Missouri, the winery produces handcrafted wines, aging them in Missouri oak barrels. A history of the farm and vineyard is given, along with an overview of its wines, testimonials, press information, and and online store where its wines may be ordered. An affiliate program is also available.
http://www.westphaliavineyards.com/
