Brazeau, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brazeau, Missouri
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Brazeau, Missouri, road sign
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Location of Perry County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Perry |
| Township | Brazeau |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 23 |
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23 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63737
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-08074 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1779791 |
Brazeau is a small, unincorporated community in southeastern Perry County, Missouri, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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What's in a Name?
Brazeau gets its name from the nearby Brazeau Creek. The creek itself was named after Joseph Brazeau. He was a merchant from St. Louis, who lived around the late 1700s. Or, it might have been named by someone else in his family.
A Look Back in Time
Some of the first American settlers in Perry County came from North Carolina in 1817. These English and Scots-Irish Presbyterian families chose to settle in the Brazeau Creek area. In 1804, it's thought that about 88 people lived in Brazeau.
Early Church and School
The Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Brazeau was started on September 2, 1819. The first church building was made of logs. Sadly, a fire destroyed this log church in 1832. A new church, made of wood, was built in 1833 to replace it. The brick church you see today was built in 1854 and is still used.
In the same year, an academy (a type of school) was also started. This academy helped educate local children until public schools became common in the 1880s. The people of Brazeau are known for helping the Saxon-Lutheran immigrants from Germany. They helped them survive their first difficult winter in 1839, possibly saving them from starvation.
Modern Brazeau
The Brazeau Post Office served the community from 1879 until it closed in 2011. This small town once had a general store, a bank, and even a John Deere dealership. Today, Brazeau is home to Hemmann Winery, which opened in 2003. The winery actually uses the building that used to be the old general store.
Where is Brazeau?
Brazeau is located about 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Perryville. It's also about 35 miles (56 km) north of Cape Girardeau. The community is quite close to the Mississippi River, about 5 miles (8 km) away.
Famous People from Brazeau
- Edward Robb (1857–1934) was born in Brazeau. He even attended Brazeau Academy. Later in his life, he became a U.S. Representative, which means he was a member of the United States Congress.
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Brazeau, Missouri
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School Museum
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Old Blacksmith shop
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Brazeau Hall
