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

James E. Fischer

29 March 1924 - 1 August 2012

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 9, 2020

1. James E. Fischer Marker

Inscription. Co-Owned Fischer's Department Store with his brother Al, the oldest business in Florissant still in operation. Served as a Flight Engineer on a B17 Crew during World War II. Charter Member and past President of Florissant Rotary Club and Rotary District Governor. He was active on many Boards and had a strong passion for the Business Community in Florissant and the people that live here.

Erected 2013 by City of Florissant.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • War, World II.

Location. 38° 47.667′ N, 90° 19.731′ W. Marker is in Florissant, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is at the intersection of Rue Saint Francois and St. Jean Street, on the right when traveling west on Rue Saint Francois. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 Rue St Francois, 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.

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: First Lieutenant Michael J. Blassie (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Rance Thomas (a few steps from this marker); Richard "Dick" Kellett (within shouting distance of this marker); Kenneth J. "Ken" Otto (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Paul J. Kohnen (within shouting distance of this marker); Judge Timothy W. Kelly, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Albert J. Behlmann (within shouting distance of this marker); Mark A. Behlmann (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florissant.

More about this marker. Marker was dedicated on September 10, 2013, and the ceremony was hosted by the City of Florissant, the Florissant Rotary Club and VFW Post 4105. This was the 15th marker added to Florissant's "Walk Through History" series.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 9, 2020

2. James E. Fischer Marker

Near the intersection of St. Francois and St. Jean Streets.

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 386 times since then and 15 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.