Mankato in Blue Earth County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Childhood Home of Frances "Bick" Kenney

— Literary Landmarks Register —

Photographed By McGhiever, July 22, 2022

1. Childhood Home of Frances "Bick" Kenney Marker

Inscription.

Frances "Bick" Kenney, daughter of Patrick and Rose Kenney, was born on July 13, 1891, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Kenney family lived in this house from 1898 to 1911. Frances Kinny Kirch and Maud Hart Lovelace were lifelong friends. Maud immortalized the tales of their childhood in Mankato (Deep Valley) when she wrote the Betsy-Tacy series.

This site is dedicated as a Literary Landmark by the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations.

The Betsy-Tacy Society • May 20, 2010

Erected 2010 by The Betsy-Tacy Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. In addition, it is included in the Literary Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 44° 9.346′ N, 94° 0.416′ W. Marker is in Mankato, Minnesota, in Blue Earth County. Marker is at the intersection of Center Street and E. Lewis Street, on the right when traveling south on Center Street. The marker is mounted next to the front door of the house, which is now a museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 332 Center Street, Mankato MN 56001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kenney House (here, next to this marker); Childhood Home of Maud Hart Lovelace

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Maud Hart Lovelace (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Lincoln Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Hubbard House (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Lorin & Lulu Cray Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Highland Park (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mankato.

The Kenney House from the south. The marker is on the right porch. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By McGhiever, July 22, 2022

2. The Kenney House from the south. The marker is on the right porch.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2023, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2023, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.