Historical Markers and War Memorials in Florissant, Missouri
Clayton is the county seat for St. Louis County
Florissant is in St. Louis County
St. Louis County(607) ► ADJACENT TO ST. LOUIS COUNTY Franklin County(134) ► Jefferson County(38) ► St. Charles County(233) ► St. Louis(772) ► Madison County, Illinois(217) ► Monroe County, Illinois(163) ► St. Clair County, Illinois(231) ►
Touch name on this list to highlight map location. Touch blue arrow, or on map, to go there.
On Rue St. Francois Street west of Saint Jacques Street, on the right when traveling west.
President of Albert J. & Mark A. Behlmann Association. Al married Elizabeth Schmidt from Ferguson in 1953 where they raised eight children together. Als life was full of volunteering, he was a lifetime blood donor, member of Sacred Heart and St. . . . — — Map (db m232223) HM
On Saint Francois Street west of Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling west.
Called the Father of Modern Florissant. He gave the City piped water, a sewer system, the first City library and established the Planning and Zoning, Public Works and Police Departments. He brought financial stability and legally changed the name . . . — — Map (db m149393) HM
On Saint Francois Street east of Saint Ferdinand Street, on the right when traveling east.
US Navy Veteran. Married Margie Kohnen & raised five children. Manager of Crest Bowl, President & Owner of Kimball Printing & Stationery. Past President of Rotary Club, Chamber & Florissant Valley Sheltered Workshop. Chamber Business Person of the . . . — — Map (db m232212) HM
On Rue Saint Francois west of St. Charles Street, on the right when traveling west.
Kay dedicated her life working for the City of Florissant with a genuine affection for everyone she met. Kay played key roles in renovating many treasures including the John B. Meyers House/Barn, Archambault House, the Log Cabin & the Gittemeier . . . — — Map (db m145310) HM
On Rue Saint Francois at Brown Street, on the right when traveling west on Rue Saint Francois.
Elected twenty-seven times to the office of Mayor he served from 1865 to 1890 and then again from 1892 to 1893, dying in office. He helped to bring the West End Narrow Gauge Railroad to Florissant and under his leadership Florissant offered land and . . . — — Map (db m145367) HM
On St. Francois Street at St. Ferdinand Street, on the right when traveling east on St. Francois Street.
Sole owner of Ballard Plumbing after her husband Lawrence died. First woman in MO to hold a Master Plumber license. Charter member Florissant Valley Historical Society and Florissant Old Town Partners. President Florissant Valley Sheltered Workshop. . . . — — Map (db m147213) HM
On St. Francois Street east of North St. Charles Street, on the right when traveling west.
A United States Navy veteran, Dave served on the Florissant City Council from 1976 - 1994 and was Council President in 1979. He served as President of the St. Louis County Municipal League in 1988 and was elected to four terms as a Missouri State . . . — — Map (db m145370) HM
On Rue Saint Francois just east of St. Pierre Street, on the right when traveling west.
Florissant Councilman 1959 - 1977
St. Louis County Councilman 1977 - 1990
Don earned a reputation for fighting for his constituents, and for a high quality of life in Florissant and North County. Always easily accessible, he hosted annual . . . — — Map (db m145371) HM
On Rue St. Francois just west of North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west.
Don Zykan, Sr. co-owned Zykan Bros. Solid Waste with his brothers Ed and Joe. Their Florissant based business was founded in 1932 by their father John M. Zykan. In 1951 Don married Florissant native Grace Ebbesmeyer and they raised 5 children and . . . — — Map (db m147813) HM
On Saint Francois Street east of Saint Jean Street, on the right when traveling east.
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 & . . . — — Map (db m232218) HM
On James J Eagan Drive east of Waterford Dive, on the right when traveling east.
This plane is dedicated to the brave men and women who have served, and are currently serving our Country in all branches of the Military.
Thanks to the American employees, both past and present, of McDonnell Aircraft and the Boeing . . . — — Map (db m229805) HM WM
On Saint Francois Street east of Rue St. Jean, on the right when traveling east.
Florissant patriot graduated Air Force Academy, fighter pilot 8th Special Ops Squadron Vietnam. Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross Air Me[d]al. May 11, 1972 his A-37 Dragonfly was shot down during his 138th combat mission. His remains, . . . — — Map (db m149383) HM WM
Near Rue St. Francois, 0.1 miles North St. Charles Street.
French trappers discovered the fertile valley formed by the Reviere de Biche and called it Fleurissant. They stayed to till the rich soil and build a village here on the east bank of the stream the Americans would call Coldwater Creek the common . . . — — Map (db m140712) HM
On Howdershell Road, 0.1 miles south of Charbonier Road, on the left when traveling north.
The timeless obelisk standing guard here was
commissioned by a patriotic Florissant Community to
honor those brave souls who gave the last full measure of
devotion to our Nation during the Vietnam War.
Some Patriots were etched on the stone . . . — — Map (db m233515) WM
On Saint Francois Street west of North New Florissant Road, on the right when traveling west.
Commissioned by the Spanish Governor as the Military and Civil Commandant of the village of St. Ferdinand de Florissant throughout the Spanish regime, often described as a man of honesty and integrity who shaped and guided the little settlement of . . . — — Map (db m145290) HM
On Saint Francois Street just east of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east.
Frank and Jo married in 1943 and opened Korte Hardware, 610 St. Francois, in 1946. Devoted to family and faith they put a priority on community service with leadership roles in Fire Department, Hospital, Chamber, Valley of Flowers, Historical . . . — — Map (db m149392) HM
On St. Francois Street west of North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west.
Grace Ebbesmeyer, the second youngest of 9. Married Don Zykan, Sr. in 1951 & mother of 5. Officer & Owner Zykan Bros. Family Business. Chamber Outstanding Person of the Year 2006, Past President OTP & STL Soroptomist Club. Receiver of Christian . . . — — Map (db m147815) HM
On Rue Saint Francois just west of North New Florissant Road, on the right when traveling west.
He was a descendant of Joseph Aubuchon who was in Florissant as early as 1799. In 1857 when the Missouri State Legislature changed Florissants form of government from trusteeship to mayor-council he became the first mayor under the
Special . . . — — Map (db m145368) HM
On Saint Francois Street west of Saint Charles Street, on the right when traveling east.
Florissant history was her passion from childhood. Gretchen helped save the Myers House from demolition when Highway 170 was built & later became President of Historic Florissant dedicated to preserving the Gettemeier House. She served on the Old . . . — — Map (db m232210) HM
On Rue Saint Francois at Boone Street, on the right when traveling east on Rue Saint Francois.
Hal Schuchmann, Army Veteran & Wash U grad, Florissant Ward 6 Councilman from 1963 - 1975 & advocated building existing City Hall & both Civic Centers. On 1963 Board of Freeholders which drafted current City Charter. Lord of Valley Flowers Court for . . . — — Map (db m149394) HM
On Saint Francois Street at Saint Pierre Street, on the right when traveling east on Saint Francois Street.
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, . . . — — Map (db m232217) HM
On Rue Saint Francois east of North St. Jacques Street, on the right when traveling west.
A life-long resident of Florissant and World War II Army Veteran. He was an active member of American Legion Post 444 and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Henry operated Hendel's Market for forty-seven years as a popular neighborhood grocery store. He . . . — — Map (db m147812) HM
On Saint Francois Street just east of North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west.
He was Florissant's first full-time salaried City Clerk, serving from 1950 to 1960. In that ten year period, the population of Florissant increased 921%. In 1960, he was elected as the first full-time Mayor and the last Mayor under the 1857 Charter. . . . — — Map (db m147808) HM
Near South New Florissant Road, 0.1 miles south of Regina Ct, on the right when traveling south.
James "Jay" Russell, long-serving Missouri statesman and Florissant businessman presented this tank to the City of Florissant in 1964. The Sherman Tank was the primary battle tank used in World War II to help the United States and the Allied forces . . . — — Map (db m151229) HM WM
On Rue Saint Francois at Saint Ferdinand Street, on the right when traveling east on Rue Saint Francois.
Statesman and Florissant businessman. Jay was Missouri State Legislator from 1962 - 1990 Lewis & Clark Democratic Committeeman 1970 - 2008 House of Representatives - Chairman - Appropriations - member of numerous committees. He appropriated funds . . . — — Map (db m149380) HM
On Rue Saint Francois at St. Jean Street, on the right when traveling west on Rue Saint Francois.
Co-Owned Fischer's Department Store with his brother Al, the oldest business in Florissant still in operation. Served as a Flight Engineer on a B17 Crew during World War II. Charter Member and past President of Florissant Rotary Club and Rotary . . . — — Map (db m145345) HM
On Rue Saint Francois at Boone Street, on the right when traveling west on Rue Saint Francois.
He was the first Mayor elected under the 1963 Charter. During his administration a new Community Center and Civic Center were built. He initiated the LSV program and free bus service for older residents. Proud of his Irish ancestry, he was . . . — — Map (db m145414) HM
On Saint Francois Street west of Saint Pierre Street, on the right when traveling east.
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 . . . — — Map (db m232214) HM
On Rue Saint Francois just east of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east.
Chamber Member since 1987. Outstanding Business Person of the Year 2015. Owned Florissant Glass Co. since 1972 & Old Town Wedding Chapel since 1990. Elks Member since 1969, Trustee 18 years, Chairman of the Trustees, Dare supporter, organized Hoop . . . — — Map (db m149391) HM
On Saint Francois Street west of Boone Street, on the right when traveling west.
In 1940, John Londoff, Sr. founded a Motor Co. with his dad Harry. Then joined the Marines in WWII. Famous jingle, Florissant building and lot and scholarships circa 1960. Variety Club Telethon Man of the Year, raised millions for children helped by . . . — — Map (db m145308) HM
On Saint Francois Street west of Saint Pierre Street, on the right when traveling east.
John "Tucker" Kohnen was one of 10 children raised on a truck farm in Florissant. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He founded Kay Bee Electric in 1948 along with his best friend Jack Behlmann & his wife MaryLee. Tucker was very active in . . . — — Map (db m232216) HM
On Rue Saint Francois just west of North Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling east.
John & Pearl opened Dooley's Florist July, 1966 raising 6 children & 1 niece in the family business with all working at the store. Pearl ran the accredited florist shop while John, a WWII veteran was a proud member of the Pipefitters Local 562 & . . . — — Map (db m149395) HM
On St. Francois Street just west of Brown Street, on the right when traveling west.
It has been said “One man's name towers above all others as a giant among the great men of North County's past.” When Missouri became a State, he offered to build the State House at his own expense if Florissant were made the capital. . . . — — Map (db m145369) HM
On Rue Saint Francois west of Brown Street, on the right when traveling west.
A founder of the first bank in Florissant and of the Florissant Canning Factory, he owned the Joseph Peters Furniture Company in St. Louis. He has been described as "one of the industrial builders of St. Louis." His home stood on the grounds of the . . . — — Map (db m145412) HM
On Rue St. Francois just west of Rue St. Jean, on the right when traveling west.
Second son of Florissant Judge John J. Kelly (1956-1958).
Tim grew up in Florissant attending Fatima and St. Thomas Aquinas. He presided over a firm but fair court and was elected eleven times. Tim Kelly inspired troubled young adults to strive . . . — — Map (db m147214) HM
On Rue Saint Francois west of Boone Street, on the right when traveling west.
He served as Mayor from 1955 to 1959. He was a staunch supporter of the 1821 St. Ferdinand Church recognizing its historical significance. Through his efforts and with community support, the building was saved. The preservation movement in . . . — — Map (db m145306) HM
On Rue Saint Francois just west of St. Jean Street, on the right when traveling east.
Ken had a lifetime of community service in two cities & St. Louis County. He served Pine Lawn as Mayor, Alderman & businessman. In Florissant he owned two popular hi touch Handyman Hardware stores with wife Kathleen & sons Dave & Glenn, was . . . — — Map (db m145344) HM
On Saint Francois Street just west of North Saint Charles Street, on the right when traveling west.
Lowell founded Girardier Building & Realty contracting in 1955 & built many Florissant homes, churches, schools, stores & offices. Donated & moved VOF/OTP HQ building. Co-founder DePaul Foundation, SSM DePaul Health Center advisory board, President . . . — — Map (db m149403) HM
On Rue St. Francois Street west of Saint Jacques Street, on the right when traveling west.
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. . . . — — Map (db m232222) HM
On Saint Catherine Street at N New Florissant Rd., on the left when traveling south on Saint Catherine Street.
Narrow Gauge Railroad Station 1878
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m233584) HM
On Rue St. Francois, 0.1 miles North St. Charles Street, on the right when traveling west.
This church was built in 1821, at the then frontier of our beloved land and dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus with St. Ferdinand and St. John Francis Regis as secondary patrons — — Map (db m140717) HM
Near Old Halls Ferry Road south of Av de Paris Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Original site of Cold Water Church, now Salem Baptist Church, on property owned by John Patterson and donated by the Patterson family. Established in 1809. — — Map (db m151223) HM
On St. Francois Street just west of St. Ferdinand Street, on the right when traveling east.
Pat co-owned Click Heating & Cooling with his wife Lora during 50 years of marriage. A mainstay on "Old Town" St. Francois for 41 years. Pat served 10 years in the U.S. Navy, & was at tip of spear during Cuban Missile Crisis. Rotary Paul Harris . . . — — Map (db m147211) HM
On Saint Francois Street just east of North Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling west.
Paul Detrick named President of Christian Hospital 1960. Paul & Mary raised three children in North County, their home for life. His vision & leadership instrumental developing Florissant healthcare services opening Christian Hospital Northwest 1968 . . . — — Map (db m145342) HM
On Rue Saint Francois just east of Rue St. Jean, on the right when traveling west.
Paul was a lifelong resident of Florissant. In 1945 he married Thelma Korte & raised 6 children. Sergeant Kohnen served with the US Army Air Corps in England during WWII. In 1955 he opened Bergjan's Dairy later renamed Kohnen's Dairy. Past President . . . — — Map (db m149387) HM
On Rue Saint Francois just west of North Lafayette Street.
One of the original German families of Sacred Heart Church. A lifelong community oriented resident & businessman of Florissant. He & his wife Rose Marie raised five children in Old Town & founded Florissant Auto Radiator still at 865 N. Lafayette. . . . — — Map (db m145343) HM
On St. Francois Street just west of North St. Charles Street, on the right when traveling west.
Born in Termonde, Belgium, he came to the United States in 1821 and entered the Jesuit novitiate at White Marsh, Maryland. In 1823, he was sent to establish a new Jesuit mission in Florissant where he was ordained on September 23, 1827. Called the . . . — — Map (db m140719) HM
Near Old Halls Ferry Road south of Vaile Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Rev. John Clark, buried nearby, held the fist Protestant service in Missouri in 1798. In 1805 he organized in this vicinity the first Methodist "class" in Missouri, which was the beginning of the Coldwater Circuit from which Methodism spread . . . — — Map (db m151225) HM
On Rue Saint Francois at Clark Street, on the right when traveling west on Rue Saint Francois.
Dick moved to Florissant in 1955 and opened Dick Weber Lanes in 1971. Founding member and longtime star of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) from 1950's to 1990's. He was a bowling legend and one of the sport's most popular figures. Dick . . . — — Map (db m210571) HM
On Saint Francois Street east of Saint Jean Street, on the right when traveling east.
Korean War US Army Veteran. Proud Pipefitter & Business Agent for Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 562. Co-founder North County Labor Legislative Club, served 29 years as President. Active with political campaigns, civic endeavors, Daily World . . . — — Map (db m232220) HM
On Rue Saint Francois west of Brown Street, on the right when traveling east.
Rita Meyer born in Old Town Florissant, oldest of seven children, Member of AAGPBL 1946 to 1949 for the Peoria Redwings, played shortstop & pitcher, RBI leader 1948. Nicknamed "Slats" after Cardinal shortstop Marty Marion. Married Robert Moellering . . . — — Map (db m145301) HM
On Saint Francois Street just east of Boone Street, on the right when traveling west.
Bob Lowery began his 50 year career of service to Florissant residents as a Patrolman in 1961 advancing to Chief in 1979 & excelling in that position until elected Mayor in 2001. He loved Carole & his family. He loved people & always placed a . . . — — Map (db m145413) HM
On Saint Francois Street just west of North Saint Charles Street, on the right when traveling west.
Rosemary was committed to preserving historically significant homes and buildings that helped shape Florissant. She was on the Board of Freeholders that formed our current city charter, was City Clerk from 1963 - 1979 and was a founding member of . . . — — Map (db m149404) HM
On Rue St. Francois, 0.1 miles west of North St. Charles Street, on the right when traveling west.
To the Native Americans, she was the Woman Who Always Prays. Born in France, she came to Florissant in 1819. Her convent home still stands and with Old St. Ferdinand's Shrine is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. She opened the . . . — — Map (db m140720) HM
On Saint Francois Street east of Saint Charles Street, on the right when traveling west.
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 . . . — — Map (db m232207) HM
On Rue Saint Francois at North Saint Jacques Street, on the right when traveling east on Rue Saint Francois.
US Army patriot on Florissant Koch Park Vietnam Obelisk. Bronze Star Feb. 1969. Ambushed with Reconnaissance Special Forces near Laotian border April 17, 1969. Search teams found no signs, possible POW's. Declared dead Sept. 25, 1978. Joint . . . — — Map (db m149390) HM WM
On St. Francois Street (at milepost 0) west of North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west.
Served Florissant first as Town Marshal, then Postmaster and from 1915 to 1929 as Mayor. He was a partner in the St. Ferdinand Milling Company and as Mayor had the first street lights installed and established the Volunteer Fire Department. — — Map (db m147809) HM
On Rue Saint Francois at Saint Ferdinand Street, on the right when traveling west on Rue Saint Francois.
King of Spain from 1217 to 1252, he was canonized by Pope Clement X in 1671. He was a capable and just administrator, spreading Christianity throughout his kingdom. He drove the Moors out of most of Spain, founded monasteries, established the . . . — — Map (db m149381) HM
Near Rue St. Francois, 0.1 miles west of North St. Charles Street, on the right when traveling west.
A Fertile Valley
You are standing in one of Missouri's oldest settlements. In the last half of the 18th century, French trappers following the Riviere le Biche (Cold Water Creek) came upon this rich, fertile valley and settled here. . . . — — Map (db m168613) HM
On Saint Francois Street just west of North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east.
Third President of the United States from 1801 to 1809; a principal American founding father & author of the Declaration of Independence; Father of the 1804 Louisiana Purchase that doubled the Nation's size bringing St. Ferdinand de Fleurissant into . . . — — Map (db m145346) HM
On North Jefferson Street just south of Rue St. Dennis, on the right when traveling south.
Beloved wife of Fred Gladbach for 65 years. Mary Kay is a true model of community spirit & faithfulness to her church. She co-founded & served as Volunteer Principal of Sacred Heart Kindergarten for years. She also expanded the "Little School" to . . . — — Map (db m229705) HM
