Downtown in Saint Paul in Ramsey County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

George Latimer Central Library

Photographed by McGhiever, July 2, 2019

1. George Latimer Central Library Marker

Inscription.

George Latimer was a beloved mayor of Saint Paul from 1976 to 1990 and a passionate advocate for the city and its residents.

He was elected chair emeritus of The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library in 2012.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.

Location. 44° 56.626′ N, 93° 5.825′ W. Marker is in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. It is in Downtown. It is on Kellogg Boulevard west of Market Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is mounted at the Kellogg Boulevard (south) entrance to George Latimer Central Library, just to the right of the doors. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 90 W 4th Street, Saint Paul MN 55102, 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: The Saint Paul Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); The James J. Hill Reference Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Legacy of Leadership (within shouting distance of this marker); Hans O. Nyman Energy Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Do you believe in miracles? Herb Brooks did. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rice Park

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(about 300 feet away); Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away); Giants populate the earth (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Paul.

Marker at the south entrance of George Latimer Central Library image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, July 2, 2019

2. Marker at the south entrance of George Latimer Central Library

Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2022, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2022, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.