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

Dr. Rance Thomas

18 August 1932 - 9 May 2022

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 5, 2023

1. Dr. Rance Thomas Marker

Inscription. US Air Force veteran, columnist, professor, author, visionary & community leader for social justice. Graduate of the University of Nebraska, Southern Illinois & St. Louis Universities. Cofounded North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony & Justice. Bestowed numerous awards & was a member of many community organizations. His strongest belief was to be a good neighbor & friend to the many great people that live, work & protect the North St. Louis community.

Erected 2023 by City of Florissant.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 38° 47.658′ N, 90° 19.727′ W. Marker is in Florissant, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is on Saint Francois Street east of Saint Jean Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 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.

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: Richard "Dick" Kellett (a few steps from this marker); First Lieutenant Michael J. Blassie (a few steps from this marker); James E. Fischer (a few steps from this marker); Paul J. Kohnen (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Kenneth J. "Ken" Otto (within shouting distance of this marker); Albert J. Behlmann (within shouting distance of this marker); Mark A. Behlmann (within shouting distance of this marker); Sgt. 1st Class Charles F. Prevedel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florissant.

More about this marker. Marker was dedicated on May 24, 2023.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 5, 2023

2. Dr. Rance Thomas 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 237 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.