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

Donald L. Bond

"Mr. North County"

— 17 June 1931 - 21 April 1990 —

Donald L. Bond Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 9, 2020

1. Donald L. Bond Marker

Inscription. Florissant Councilman 1959 - 1977
St. Louis County Councilman 1977 - 1990
Don earned a reputation for fighting for his constituents, and for a high quality of life in Florissant and North County. Always easily accessible, he hosted annual picnics that are legendary. First and foremost a family man, he and Loraine raised four children. Son Ken and daughter Jackie also served on the Florissant City Council. Don was also a successful businessman with an insurance office on St. Francois Street.

Erected 2014 by City of Florissant.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 38° 47.698′ N, 90° 19.794′ W. Marker is in Florissant, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is on Rue Saint Francois just east of St. Pierre Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in front of the historic Henry Albers Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 Rue St Francois, Florissant MO 63031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater

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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: Harry S. Truman (within shouting distance of this marker); Judge Timothy W. Kelly, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); John H. "Tucker" Kohnen (within shouting distance of this marker); John "Jack" Behlmann (within shouting distance of this marker); Kenneth J. "Ken" Otto (within shouting distance of this marker); Berdell "Bert" John Heppermann (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James E. Fischer (about 400 feet away); First Lieutenant Michael J. Blassie (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florissant.

Regarding Donald L. Bond. Marker was dedicated on August 27, 2014, and it

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 9, 2020

2. Donald L. Bond Marker

Marker is behind the black pole.

was the 18th plaque of Florissant's "Walk Through History" series.

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 401 times since then and 18 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.