St. Louis Region
Dutzow and the Missouri Rhineland wine settlements
Dutzow and Marthasville sit in the Missouri Rhineland, where German immigration, river hills, churches, vineyards, and place names shape local identity.
The Missouri River hills of southern Warren County are part of the Missouri Rhineland. German immigrants settled along this stretch of river valley in the 1800s, and the hills became known for vineyards and wine country.
Dutzow is often described as one of the early German settlements in the area. Marthasville and the surrounding hills still carry that heritage in place names, churches, festivals, and vineyards. It is the kind of history you can still notice from the road.
For a visitor or new resident, this helps explain why the southern river side of Warren County feels different from the faster-growing I-70 corridor. Treat “oldest” or “first” claims as things to verify with a historical source before repeating them.
Where to see it
- Warren County Historical Materials
Use SHSMO for Warren County settlement and place-name source leads.
- Missouri Wine Country Collection
Use SHSMO for broader Missouri Rhineland and wine-country context.
References
More from Warren County: browse every local note for the county.
Last checked against the sources above: June 15, 2026.