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

Mark A. Behlmann

25 May 1930 - 29 September 2015

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 5, 2023

1. Mark A. Behlmann Marker

Inscription. Born, raised & lifelong resident of Florissant. President Marcal General Contractors formed in 1969, co-owned with his brother Al. Husband to Louise Viehmann for 63 years & raised 2 sons. Served in the Army Corps of Engineers. Member of St. Ferdinand Church, STL Home Builders Association, Chamber & Carpenters Union. He loved his community & family. Mark & Al as brothers & partners had a unique bond "devotedness" & passed away 6 days following Albert.

Erected 2022 by City of Florissant.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is May 25, 1930.

Location. 38° 47.646′ N, 90° 19.689′ W. Marker is in Florissant, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is on Rue St. Francois Street west of Saint Jacques Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 493 Rue 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: Albert J. Behlmann (here, next to this marker); Sgt. 1st Class Charles F. Prevedel (a few steps from this marker); Paul J. Kohnen (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry F. Hendel (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard "Dick" Kellett

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Rance Thomas (within shouting distance of this marker); James E. Fischer (within shouting distance of this marker); First Lieutenant Michael J. Blassie (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 June 22, 2022 along with Albert's.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 5, 2023

2. Mark A. Behlmann Marker

Marker is on the right, next to his brother Al's

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 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.