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

Joseph Peters

1832-1913

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 9, 2020

1. Joseph Peters Marker

Inscription. A founder of the first bank in Florissant and of the Florissant Canning Factory, he owned the Joseph Peters Furniture Company in St. Louis. He has been described as "one of the industrial builders of St. Louis." His home stood on the grounds of the 1970 City Hall and he is responsible for many of its beautiful trees.

Erected by City of Florissant.

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

Location. 38° 47.482′ N, 90° 19.354′ W. Marker is in Florissant, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is on Rue Saint Francois west of Brown Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is near the Florissant City Hall sign, going west on Saint Francois Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 990 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,

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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: Rita Ann Moellering (a few steps from this marker); Charles Castello (within shouting distance of this marker); John Mullanphy (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert G. Lowery, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Gregorie Aubuchon (within shouting distance of this marker); James J. Eagan (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harold "Hal" Schuchmann (about 300 feet away); Francois Dunegant dit Borosier (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florissant.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 9, 2020

2. Joseph Peters Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 812 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.