Central Core in Saint Paul in Ramsey County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Giants populate the earth
Photographed By McGhiever, June 11, 2023
1. Giants populate the earth Marker
In the moist, rich soils of river bottoms, cottonwoods can grow to enormous sizes.
Look at the circle on the ground in front of you. It represents the girth of the largest tree in Minnesota—a cottonwood in Nicollet County. It's 344 inches around! That's twice as big as the tree in the picture.
Meet at the tree?
During the mid-1830s this cottonwood tree, near present-day Huot, Minnesota, was a favorite place for fur traders traveling along an oxcart highway known as the Pembina Trail. A mailbox attached to the tree became the local post office. In 1955, when this picture was taken, the tree was still a community landmark.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Environment • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 44° 56.567′ N, 93° 5.871′ W. Marker is in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. It is in Central Core. Marker is at the intersection of W. Kellogg Boulevard and Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on W. Kellogg Boulevard. The marker is on the river overlook plaza on the east side of the Science Museum of Minnesota. Touch for map. Marker is at or
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Legacy of Leadership (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Latimer Central Library (about 400 feet away); The Saint Paul Public Library (about 400 feet away); The James J. Hill Reference Library (about 500 feet away); Rice Park (about 700 feet away); Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church (about 700 feet away); A River in Decline (approx. ¼ mile away); Welcome to the Saint Paul Municipal Grain Terminal (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Paul.
Additional keywords. Giants populate the earth
Photographed By McGhiever, June 11, 2023
2. Marker and record cottonwood circle on the plaza east of the Science Museum of Minnesota
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 5, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
