Austin in Mower County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Robert J. Enright

1919-2018

— Pillars of the City —

Robert J. Enright Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2023

1. Robert J. Enright Marker

Inscription. A native of Mower County, Robert Enright graduated from St. Augustine High School, served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force, was a founding member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church, and worked at the Hormel Plant for 47 years as proud member of the local union. As a successful public servant for over two decades, Bob had the unique ability to listen and act with compassion as he served the City of Austin as a Council Member and as Mayor for 10 years. Under his leadership, he oversaw the completion of Riverside Arena, the construction of three residential facilities for the elderly, the building of a new fire station and negotiated for a new sewage plant. He worked on the expansion of the Hormel Nature Center and Todd Park along with a downtown beautification project.

Erected 2018 by Austin Pillars of the City Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 43° 40.364′ N, 92° 58.478′ W. Marker is in Austin, Minnesota, in Mower County. Marker is on Main Street North just south of 7th Place Northwest, on the right when traveling north. The marker is mounted

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on an Austin flood wall pillar, on the west side of Horace Austin Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 Main Street North, Austin MN 55912, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lyman D. Baird (here, next to this marker); Geraldine A. Rasmussen (here, next to this marker); Patricia K. Piper (a few steps from this marker); Norman E. Hecimovich (a few steps from this marker); Richard L. Knowlton (a few steps from this marker); Larry L. Dolphin (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Richard J. Schindler (a few steps from this marker); Susan Grove (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Austin Pillars of the City

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1. Austin Pillars of the City: Robert J. Enright. Excerpt:

He was elected as the 3rd Ward Alderman in 1960 and also served as Alderman-at-Large an additional 4 years. He was elected and re-elected Mayor for 10 years (1968-1970 and 1975-1983). He played a crucial leadership role during his years in office with numerous public issues; overseeing the construction of three high-rise residential facilities for the elderly, an extensive street paving and widening program started in the 1960’s, the expansion

2. Marker detail: Robert J. Enright
of the Hormel Nature Center, the evacuation of the Cedar River flood plain and conversion to park land. He worked on a major expansion of Todd Park and the building of a first-class softball complex. He also lead efforts to sign the Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency contract to provide the city with long term affordable and reliable energy.

(Submitted on November 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Robert J. Enright (Find A Grave). Excerpt:

(Calvary Cemetery, Austin, Mower County, Minnesota)
He graduated from St. Augustine High School and was a member of the school's basketball team and undefeated football team. He served four years in the US Army Air Force during World War II, including 34 months in the China-Burma-India theater where he was a military occupation specialist. Enright played an essential role as Mayor in working with Hormel Company Management and local union leadership for the successful construction of the Hormel flagship facility.

(Submitted on November 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2023

3. Robert J. Enright Marker

Looking east. Austin Mill Pond in background.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.