On a beautiful early autumn afternoon I took a stroll through Augusta Missouri with a group of fellow photographers. Augusta is a small town located on the Bluffs of the Missouri River about 35 miles west of St. Louis. In this post I will review of little about Augusta and show you my photographs.
History of Augusta
Augusta was founded in 1837 by a settler that followed Daniel Boone to Missouri. (Here is a link to an article on the nearby Daniel Boone home site https://www.reviewthisreviews.com/2018/05/review-of-daniel-boone-home-site-in.html ) Leonard Harold chose the town site for the excellent river landing on the shores of the Missouri river. When the town was incorporated in 1855 it had become a booming agricultural community. It's main produce was grain, livestock and wine grapes.
Augusta Today
Today Augusta is a thriving community of 200 residents. It has two wineries, Augusta Winery and Mt. Pleasant Winery and several Bed & Breakfasts. It has become a popular stop for tourists visiting the Missouri wine country. Augusta has several small shops for tourists to stop at when they are in town. Here are some photos I took during our stroll through the town.
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| Augusta Art Gallery |
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| Cranberry House |
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| Downtown Streets |
Augusta is host to several different festivals during the year including:
- Plein Air Art Festival
- Harvest Festival
- Candlelight Christmas Walk
Augusta Bed and Breakfasts
Augusta features several bed and breakfasts, such as The Red Brick Inn pictured above, which was built in 1865. Here you can enjoy a wonderful breakfast and great hospitality from the owners Chuck and Esther. Just click on the link below the photo for more information. It is a great place to spent your nights while taking in the scenic views and wonderful atmosphere of the Missouri wine country. https://www.augustaredbrickinn.com//
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