The St. Louis Plattduetche Club was started by a group of immigrants coming from the low German country. When the Prussian army conquered this area and enforced strict laws and military service, many Germans decided to flee with fellow lowlanders to America, with many landing in St. Louis. While in St. Louis, they held on to their homeland beliefs and entertainments by meeting at one anothers homes for pinochle and beer.

Before long, the group grew as more Germans from the low lands come to St. Louis. The group started to meet at the Spellbrink's Livery Stable at 15th and Franklin. After a while, the group decided to form the Low German Club AKA Plattduetsche Club. On May 18, 1876 the St. Louis Plattduetsche Club was officially chartered with by-laws, dues, and sick and death benefits. Their motto became "Young Men Hold Together". One rule became appearent as the club continued, you had to play pinochle and drink beer. They would attand all activities, funerals, and occasions speaking their low German dialect.

They had their first meeting in late May of 1876 at Druett's Hall, 15th and Cass Ave. By 1904 the group had swelled to over 300 members, which consisted of many prominent business men. In the later part of the year the group would hold an annual dance in Stolle Hall and in the summer they would have a folk-fest picnic at various parks. Beyond these events, they would continue to hold gatherings around the city at such places as the Colloseum and Uhrich's Cave.

After World War One and around the time of the Great Depression in Germany (1922-1930) there was a large migration of new Germans to America from the low lands. It was these Germans and their descendants that comprised the club when it dissolved.

The club dissolved soon after it's 100th anniversary in 1976.