Florissant in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
John Mullanphy
Born 1758 In Enniskillen, Ireland
— Died In St. Louis September 29, 1833 —
Photographed By Jason Voigt, February 9, 2020
1. John Mullanphy Marker
It has been said “One man's name towers above all others as a giant among the great men of North County's past.”
When Missouri became a State, he offered to build the State House at his own expense if Florissant were made the capital. He founded the first hospital west of the Mississippi and paid one-sixth of the cost of building St. Ferdinand's Church. He acquired Taille de Noyer in 1804 and his descendants lived there until 1961.
Erected by City of Florissant.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.
Location. 38° 47.493′ N, 90° 19.378′ W. Marker is in Florissant, Missouri, in St. Louis County. Marker is on St. Francois Street just west of Brown Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is a sidewalk plaque located in front of Florissant City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 980 St Francois Street, Florissant MO 63031, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robert G. Lowery, Sr. (a few steps from this marker); Joseph Peters (within shouting distance of this marker); Rita Ann Moellering (within shouting distance of this marker); James J. Eagan
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Regarding John Mullanphy. Mullanphy was said to be Missouri's first millionaire, as he was one of the wealthiest people in St. Louis, having earned his fortune cornering the cotton market after the War of 1812.
Taille de Noyer (mentioned on the marker) is currently located on the grounds of McCluer High School. It was once called ‘Walnut Grove’ by his children because of the many oak and walnut trees that once surrounded the house. The house was originally located 200 yards away from its current location. It is now owned by the Florissant Valley Historical Society.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, February 9, 2020
2. John Mullanphy Marker
In front of Florissant City Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 284 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 13, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
