Marthasville, Missouri Airport and Amtrak

Nestled in the midst of the beautiful bottom land farms and the bluffs that overlook the Missouri River

Getting to Washington, Missouri, is easy, whichever mode of transportation you choose - the family car, train or even plane. If you choose to drive, we're just 10 miles west of I-44 and 25 miles south of I-70. From St. Louis, take I-44 west to exit #251 at Highway 100. From the southwest take exit #240 at Highway 47 and go north 18 miles. If you are traveling on I-70, exit #193 at Highway 47 and go south 25 miles.

Should you prefer a more unique and leisurely trip, Amtrak provides daily service to Washington. For more information on train service, contact Amtrak at 1-800-872-7245 or www.amtrak.com. If flying is your pleasure, Washington's general aviation facility has a 3,280-foot hard surface, lighted runway.


	Marthasville is located near the site of the early 1763 French fur trading post named La Charrette. It was founded by Dr. John Young in 1817 and named after his first wife Martha Fuqua. The Missouri, Kansas and Eastern Railroad was completed through Marthasville in the winter of 1892 and taken over by the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad in July of 1893. The area is also full of historical importance, both local and national. The Lewis & Clark Discovery Expedition overnighted here in 1804 on their way up the Missouri and again on the way home in September of 1806. Daniel Boone and his relatives lived in the area. He and Rebecca were buried on the Bryan farm. His gravesite is just one mile east of Marthasville.
The region was widely settled by German immigrants during the 1800ís who brought their wine making skills with them and were attracted to this Missouri River Valley which has become known as the Missouri Rhineland. Some of the many attractions in and around the area are; the KATY State Park Hiking and Biking Trail, the Lewis & Clark Trail, and the Daniel Boone Monument. Youíll find the finest wineries tucked in along our scenic drives through the hills and along the Missouri River.