Florissant in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Francois Dunegant dit Borosier

b. Canada 1752 - d. Florissant September 13, 1825

— A Walk Through History —

Francois Dunegant dit Borosier Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 9, 2020

1. Francois Dunegant dit Borosier Marker

Inscription. Commissioned by the Spanish Governor as the Military and Civil Commandant of the village of St. Ferdinand de Florissant throughout the Spanish regime, often described as a man of honesty and integrity who shaped and guided the little settlement of Florissant in its earliest days.

Erected 2008 by City of Florissant.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 38° 47.452′ N, 90° 19.292′ W. Marker is in Florissant, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is on Saint Francois Street west of North New Florissant Road, on the right when traveling west. It is near the City of Florissant's municipal building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1055 St Francois Street, Florissant MO 63031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater St. Louis.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gregorie Aubuchon (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Castello (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Peters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rita Ann Moellering (about 400 feet away); Narrow Gauge Railroad Station (about 400 feet away); John Mullanphy (about 500 feet away); Robert G. Lowery, Sr. (about 500 feet away); James J. Eagan (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florissant.

More about this marker. This was the first "Walk Through History" sidewalk plaque (of 30+) that was placed on Saint Francois Street. It was the creation of then-Florissant Mayor Robert G. Lowery, Sr. and then-City Clerk and President of Florissant Historic, Inc. Rosemary Davison. The program was continued by later mayors and several names have been added since. This marker was dedicated on August 23, 2008 by the two

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 9, 2020

2. Francois Dunegant dit Borosier Marker

Marker is a sidewalk plaque on the left

mentioned above, plus then-Florissant Councilman, Tom Schneider.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 475 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.