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

John "Jack" Behlmann

21 August 1926 - 12 September 2009

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 5, 2023

1. John "Jack" Behlmann Marker

Inscription. Jack was one of 12 siblings raised on a farm in Florissant. In 1948 Jack & John "Tucker" Kohnen established Kay Bee Electric with offices in Florissant. Jack & Anita Meyer were married in 1949 & raised 6 children. Jack was a active member of Sacred Heart Church, Florissant Optimist Club & founding member of Crest Bowl. His cup was always half full. He loved spending time with family, friends & boating on the Mississippi River.

Erected 2023 by City of Florissant.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.

Location. 38° 47.708′ N, 90° 19.833′ W. Marker is in Florissant, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is on Saint Francois Street west of Saint Pierre Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 St Francois St, 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

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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: John H. "Tucker" Kohnen (here, next to this marker); Harry S. Truman (within shouting distance of this marker); Berdell "Bert" John Heppermann (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); Donald L. Bond (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlotte Ballard (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Judge Timothy W. Kelly, Sr. (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florissant.

More about this marker. Marker was dedicated on August 23, 2023, and was the 59th of Florissant's "Walk Through History" plaque series.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 5, 2023

2. John "Jack" Behlmann Marker

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 163 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.