Dayton's Bluff in Saint Paul in Ramsey County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The 3M Flagpole

Photographed by McGhiever, June 26, 2019

1. The 3M Flagpole marker

Inscription. The 66-foot tall steel flagpole was installed at the corner of Bush and Mendota by the administration building (Building 21) in September 1941.

On October 4, 1941, the 3M Club sponsored a flag-raising ceremony. The flag had flown over the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. It was raised by the color guard of the Dayton's Bluff American Legion Post while the 3M Company Band played the "Star Spangled Banner."

Because of its height and location, the flagpole has remained a prominent feature of the 3M Saint Paul campus.

Another company-wide ceremony was held on May 26, 1944, when the Treasure Department Minuteman flag was added to the flagpole. It marked the participation of 90 percent of 3M employees and 10 percent of payroll savings in the Fourth War Loan Bond drive.

Caption: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic, for which it stands, one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
—Pledge as recited by the audience on October 4, 1941

Erected by 3M Company. (Marker Number SF-26.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is October 4, 1941.

Location. 44° 57.888′ N,

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93° 3.813′ W. Marker is in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. It is in Dayton's Bluff. It is on Bush Avenue east of Forest Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is at the east end of the sidewalk that runs in front of the former 3M Administration Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 777 Forest Street N, Saint Paul MN 55106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest,

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 Rupert’s Land,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Explosion: 3M Response to Disaster (a few steps from this marker); 3M & World War II: The People (within shouting distance of this marker); "Scotch" Tape to the Rescue of General Gray (within shouting distance of this

The 3M Flagpole marker, background on right image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, June 28, 2019

2. The 3M Flagpole marker, background on right

marker); Cornerstones & Time Capsules (within shouting distance of this marker); Innovations from the Saint Paul Campus (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 3M & World War II: The Products (about 300 feet away); The 3M Story (about 400 feet away); 3M Vision & Growth (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Paul.

The 3M flagpole at the northeast corner of the former 3M Administration Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, June 26, 2019

3. The 3M flagpole at the northeast corner of the former 3M Administration Building

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2021, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 219 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 1, 2021, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.