Florissant in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
James (Jay) Russell
Born on November 4, 1928 in St. Louis.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, February 9, 2020
1. James (Jay) Russell Marker
Statesman and Florissant businessman. Jay was Missouri State Legislator from 1962 - 1990 Lewis & Clark Democratic Committeeman 1970 - 2008 House of Representatives - Chairman - Appropriations - member of numerous committees. He appropriated funds with MSD to contain many creeks eroding resident and city properties. He authored the bill creating The School of Optometry at University of Missouri - St. Louis. Jay sponsored the law for sports medicine. Established BJ's bar and Restaurant in 1955. MO State Committeeman - 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. Veteran of U.S. Marine Corps.Erected 2016 by City of Florissant.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.
Location. 38° 47.723′ N, 90° 19.866′ W. Marker is in Florissant, Missouri, in St. Louis County. Marker is at the intersection of Rue Saint Francois and Saint Ferdinand
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Ferdinand III of Castile (a few steps from this marker); Berdell "Bert" John Heppermann (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlotte Ballard (within shouting distance of this marker); John "Jack" Behlmann (within shouting distance of this marker); Patrick G. Click, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); John H. "Tucker" Kohnen (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry S. Truman (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Satoko "Sue" Mitchell (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florissant.
More about this marker. Marker was dedicated on May 25, 2014, and was the 25th plaque in the City of Florissant's "Walk Through History" series.
Regarding James (Jay) Russell. Russell passed away on February 24, 2016. He was responsible for helping move the Sherman Tank from Neosho, Missouri to its current home at Florissant's Bangert Park and having the city acquire it. A monument was dedicated to him in 2014.
BJ's Bar & Grill Restaurant is located at 184 Washington Street in Florissant and is still in operation as
Photographed By Jason Voigt, February 9, 2020
2. James (Jay) Russell Marker
In front of Stems Florist
MSD refers to Metropolitan Sewer District in St. Louis.
Also see . . . James C. Russell on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 4, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
