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

Satoko "Sue" Mitchell

22 March 1933 - 31 May 2020

Photographed By Jason Voigt, August 29, 2023

1. Satoko "Sue" Mitchell Marker

Inscription. Satoko Yamamoto was born in Nikko, Japan. Married Al Mitchell in 1952 & went by the name "Sue". Came to USA knowing only her husband. They raised five children. As a child taught herself to sew when she lived in Japan. She opened Sue's Alteration Shop in Old Town Florissant & was there for over 20 years. She had strong ties with the Florissant community & was known for her kindness that built lifelong friends.

Erected 2023 by City of Florissant.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Immigration • Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.

Location. 38° 47.757′ N, 90° 19.914′ W. Marker is in Florissant, Missouri, in St. Louis County. Marker is on Saint Francois Street east of Saint Charles Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 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. Patrick G. Click, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); David L. Reynolds (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlotte Ballard (within shouting distance of this marker); Pierre-Jean De Smet, S.J. (within shouting distance of this marker); Lowell E. Girardier

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Catherine "Kay" Spring (about 300 feet away); James (Jay) Russell (about 300 feet away); St. Ferdinand III of Castile (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florissant.

More about this marker. Marker is scheduled to be dedicated on September 27, 2023 and will be the 60th of Florissant's "Walk Through History" plaque series.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, August 29, 2023

2. Satoko "Sue" Mitchell Marker

Marker is a sidewalk plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.