Frogtown in Saint Paul in Ramsey County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Spreading the Word

Photographed by McGhiever, June 12, 2019

1. Spreading the Word Marker

Inscription.

"We fought on and won the admiration and respect of friend and foe"

–A. Philip Randolph, activist and union leader

As the Brotherhood pushed for equity and better working conditions, the Pullman Company responded by firing porters for "bad service" and used scare tactics to prevent strikes. Undaunted, the members struggled against a system of humiliation and abuse to appeal for justice and attain positions of respect, a legacy we celebrate today.

Erected 2017.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Labor Unions • Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 44° 57.355′ N, 93° 8.113′ W. Marker is in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. It is in Frogtown. It is on University Avenue W. west of Avon Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 833 University Avenue W, Saint Paul MN 55104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and

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in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Service, Not Servitude (here, next to this marker); 10,000 Men Called George (here, next to this marker); United We Stand (here, next to this marker); Roots in Rondo (here, next to this marker); In for the Long Haul (here, next to this marker); Forward to Victory (here, next to this marker); From Service to Solidarity (here, next to this marker); Welcome to Victoria Street Station (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Paul.

Spreading the Word (second from left) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, June 12, 2019

2. Spreading the Word (second from left)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 15, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. 2. submitted on February 17, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.