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

Henry F. Koch

Born September 2, 1921 Died May 21, 1988

Photographed By Jason Voigt, February 9, 2020

1. Henry F. Koch Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

He was Florissant's first full-time salaried City Clerk, serving from 1950 to 1960. In that ten year period, the population of Florissant increased 921%. In 1960, he was elected as the first full-time Mayor and the last Mayor under the 1857 Charter. He spent 10 years with the St. Louis Cardinals as a pitcher.

Erected by City of Florissant.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.

Location. 38° 47.603′ N, 90° 19.601′ W. Marker is in Florissant, Missouri, in St. Louis County. Marker is on Saint Francois Street just east of North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in front of Buchholz Valley of Flowers Mortuary. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 619 St Francois St, 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. Frank B. Korte / Josephine "Jo" Korte (a few steps from this marker); Sidney R. Garrett (within shouting distance of this marker); John A. Ortwig (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Jefferson (within shouting distance of this marker); Arthur Bangert (within shouting distance of this marker); Grace A. Zykan (within shouting distance of this marker); Donald R. Zykan, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); John M. & Pearl Dooley (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florissant.

Regarding Henry F. Koch. Koch also served as Director of Elections in Saint Louis County, beginning in 1965. Between 1974 and his retirement in 1985, he was state director of elections for Missouri Secretary of State James C. Kirkpatrick. He played in the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system. The Henry F. Koch Park in Florissant is named in his honor.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, February 9, 2020

2. Henry F. Koch Marker

Sidewalk plaque by the pole

Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.