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

Charlotte Ballard

19 November 1909 - 13 August 1999

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 9, 2020

1. Charlotte Ballard Marker

Inscription. Sole owner of Ballard Plumbing after her husband Lawrence died. First woman in MO to hold a Master Plumber license. Charter member Florissant Valley Historical Society and Florissant Old Town Partners. President Florissant Valley Sheltered Workshop. Founding Member Friends of Old St. Ferdinand, Soroptimist Member and TEAM volunteer. No matter how busy, she always made time to help others and did these kindnesses quietly, touching many lives. Her example of community service will always inspire us.

Erected 2014 by City of Florissant.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Women.

Location. 38° 47.741′ N, 90° 19.881′ W. Marker is in Florissant, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is at the intersection of St. Francois Street and St. Ferdinand Street, on the right when traveling east on St. Francois Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 126 St Francois St, Florissant MO 63031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Patrick G. Click, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Ferdinand III of Castile (within shouting distance of this marker); James (Jay) Russell (within shouting distance of this marker); Satoko "Sue" Mitchell (within shouting distance of this marker); Berdell "Bert" John Heppermann (within shouting distance of this marker); John "Jack" Behlmann (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John H. "Tucker" Kohnen (about 300 feet away); David L. Reynolds (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florissant.

More about this marker. Marker was dedicated on September

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 9, 2020

2. Charlotte Ballard Marker

Plaque is behind pole. Florissant Fire Dept. building is in background.

24, 2014.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 343 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.