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

Paul F. Detrick, Sr.

Christian Hospital Founding Father

— 6 September 1923 - 31 August 1999 —

Paul F. Detrick, Sr. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 9, 2020

1. Paul F. Detrick, Sr. Marker

Inscription. Paul Detrick named President of Christian Hospital 1960. Paul & Mary raised three children in North County, their home for life. His vision & leadership instrumental developing Florissant healthcare services opening Christian Hospital Northwest 1968 & Northeast Campus 1973. Worked with Florissant civic leaders & board member of community organizations including Boatmen's Bank. Committed to the prosperity & well being of Florissant area residents & businesses. He & family were proud to serve the community.

Erected 2018 by City of Florissant.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine.

Location. 38° 47.571′ N, 90° 19.535′ W. Marker is in Florissant, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is on Saint Francois Street just east of North Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in front of Florissant Psychological Services. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 St Francois Street, Florissant MO 63031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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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.

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: Philip A. "Phil" Foeller (within shouting distance of this marker); John M. & Pearl Dooley (within shouting distance of this marker); Arthur Bangert (within shouting distance of this marker); John A. Ortwig (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frank B. Korte / Josephine "Jo" Korte (about 300 feet away); Richard "Dick" A. Weber (about 400 feet away); Henry F. Koch (about 400 feet away); Sidney R. Garrett (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florissant.

More about this marker. Marker was dedicated on June 27, 2018, with then-Mayor of Florissant Tom Schneider, as well

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 9, 2020

2. Paul F. Detrick, Sr. Marker

Sidewalk plaque in front of Florissant Psychological Services

as members of the Detrick family present. It was the 33rd sidewalk plaque as part of Florissant's "Walk Through History" series.

Also see . . .
1. Christian Hospital history. From the hospital's website, this is some history in addition to Detrick's role as administrator. (Submitted on February 12, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

2. "Walk Through History" Plaque Dedication: Paul F. Detrick, Sr. From the Florissant City Media channel, this shows a video of the dedication ceremony that took place on June 27, 2018. His son unveiled the plaque. (Submitted on February 12, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 493 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.