Cathedral Hill in Saint Paul in Ramsey County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
F. Scott Fitzgerald Birthplace
Friends of Libraries U.S.A.
— Literary Landmarks Register —
Photographed By McGhiever, June 7, 2023
1. F. Scott Fitzgerald Birthplace Marker
the birthplace on September 24, 1896, of novelist
F. Scott Fitzgerald,
who is internationally renowned for such works as
The Great Gatsby, Tender is the Night
and
This Side of Paradise,
is designated a Literary Landmark by Friends of Libraries U.S.A.
Erected 2004 by the Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Literary Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 24, 1896.
Location. 44° 56.734′ N, 93° 7.229′ W. Marker is in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. It is in Cathedral Hill. Marker is on Laurel Avenue east of N. Mackubin Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is mounted on a column supporting the porch. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 481 Laurel Avenue, Saint Paul MN 55102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. McQuillan Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Cochran Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Joseph's Academy (approx. 0.3 miles away); The New York Life Eagle (approx. 0.3 miles away); Summit Lookout Park
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Photographed By McGhiever, June 7, 2023
2. F. Scott Fitzgerald Birthplace Marker to the left of the porch entry
Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2023, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2023, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
