Cathedral Hill in Saint Paul in Ramsey County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Thomas Cochran Park
Photographed By McGhiever, June 7, 2023
1. Thomas Cochran Park Marker
The area comprising this park was, for more than 40 years, used as a playground by the children of this neighborhood. It was presented to the City of St. Paul in 1923 by Emilie B. Cochran in memory of her husband, Thomas Cochran, who came to St. Paul in 1867 and died here in 1906.
"As from the house your Mother sees
You playing round the garden trees,
So you may see, if you but look
Through the windows of this book
Another child, far, far away
And in another garden, play.
But do not think you can at all,
By knocking on the window call,
That child to hear you. He intent
Is still on his play – business bent.
He does not hear, he will not look,
Nor yet be lured out of this book.
For long ago the truth to say,
He has grown up and gone away;
And it is but a child of air
That lingers in the garden there."
R.L. Stevenson
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 44° 56.59′ N, 93° 6.941′ W. Marker is in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. It is in Cathedral Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Western Avenue N. and Summit Avenue, on the right when
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The New York Life Eagle (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Summit Lookout Park (about 800 feet away); F. Scott Fitzgerald Birthplace (approx. 0.3 miles away); McQuillan Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); James J. Hill / The James J. Hill House (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Joseph's Academy (approx. 0.4 miles away); Summit–Selby Neighborhood (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cathedral of Saint Paul (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Paul.
Photographed By McGhiever, June 7, 2023
2. Thomas Cochran Park Marker in the shelter at Cochran Park
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2023, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2023, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
