If you take time to travel the Missouri Weinstrasse (Wine Road), approximately 35 miles outside of St Louis, you will pass through several wineries in the Augusta, Missouri area along with the Augusta Brewery.  Located in St Charles County, Augusta recently celebrated the 150th anniversary of it's incorporation in 1855.  Settled in 1836 by one of Daniel Boone's followers, the town is noted for it's German heritage, the town was originally known as Mount Pleasant and was a stop along the Missouri River for the many riverboats that plied the waters.  A massive flood in the 1870's changed the course of the river and left the town without any riverfront.  Augusta has a number of homes, farmsteads and historic areas that are listed on the National Register, including the world famous Mount Pleasant Winery which was founded in 1859.  Prior to the Civil War, Missouri was the leading wine producer of all the states. Per the 2005 census, the population of Augusta is 218, the median income $35,000 and the median home value $91,200.  That is changing rapidly however, as the area is being rediscovered by St Louisans who want a slower pace of life.  This is an area where families and neighbors gather together to play and enjoy life.  Located on the bluffs of the Missouri River, the area is also noted for being on the Katy Trail, a hiking and biking trail that follows the old railroad tracks.  Augusta is also home to numerous bed and breakfast establishments  and unique shops.