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

Harry S. Truman

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 5, 2023

1. Harry S. Truman Marker

Inscription. While campaigning for the 1934 State Senate Race, Harry S. Truman gave a speech, at this spot, to the residents of the farming community of Florissant. Upon completion of his speech, he visited with shop owners on St. Francois Street.

In 1945, Truman was sworn in as the 33rd President of the United States.

Erected 2018 by City of Florissant.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.

Location. 38° 47.7′ N, 90° 19.817′ W. Marker is in Florissant, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is at the intersection of Saint Francois Street and Saint Pierre Street, on the right when traveling east on Saint Francois Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 298 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 in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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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 (a few steps from this marker); John "Jack" Behlmann (within shouting distance of this marker); Donald L. Bond (within shouting distance of this marker); Berdell "Bert" John Heppermann (within shouting distance of this marker); Judge Timothy W. Kelly, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Ferdinand III of Castile (within shouting distance of this marker); James (Jay) Russell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kenneth J. "Ken" Otto (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florissant.

More about this marker. Marker was dedicated on November 16, 2018, to coincide with the 70th anniversary of winning the 1948 Presidential Election. He is one of two U.S. Presidents enshrined on Florissant's Walk of Fame (the other being Thomas Jefferson).

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 5, 2023

2. Harry S. Truman Marker

Marker is in front of the historic Bunker's Tavern building, where Truman spoke outside at.

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 174 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.