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

St. Ferdinand III of Castile

b. 1199 d. 5-30-1252

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 9, 2020

1. St. Ferdinand III of Castile Marker

Inscription. King of Spain from 1217 to 1252, he was canonized by Pope Clement X in 1671. He was a capable and just administrator, spreading Christianity throughout his kingdom. He drove the Moors out of most of Spain, founded monasteries, established the University of Salamanca and endowed hospitals.

Erected by City of Florissant.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1217.

Location. 38° 47.729′ N, 90° 19.858′ W. Marker is in Florissant, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is at the intersection of Rue Saint Francois and Saint Ferdinand Street, on the right when traveling west on Rue Saint Francois. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 219 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,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western

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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: James (Jay) Russell (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); John H. "Tucker" Kohnen (within shouting distance of this marker); Patrick G. Click, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry S. Truman (within shouting distance of this marker); Satoko "Sue" Mitchell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florissant.

Additional keywords. Islamophobia, Mediaeval Europe, the Crusades

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 9, 2020

2. St. Ferdinand III of Castile Marker

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 381 times since then and 26 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.