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

Frank Boyd

1881 – 1962

Photographed by McGhiever, June 7, 2023

1. Frank Boyd marker

Inscription.
A fighter for
his union
his people
his class

Erected 1976.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Labor Unions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 44° 56.81′ N, 93° 6.862′ W. Marker is in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. It is in Cathedral Hill. It can be reached from the intersection of Selby Avenue and Virginia Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is in Boyd Park, near the southwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 335 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul MN 55102, 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 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

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distance of this marker: Boyd Park (a few steps from this marker); St. Joseph's Academy (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Cochran Park (approx. ¼ mile away); James J. Hill / The James J. Hill House (approx. ¼ mile away); Cathedral of Saint Paul (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cathedral of Saint Paul Cornerstone (approx. 0.3 miles away); Summit–Selby Neighborhood (approx. 0.3 miles away); F. Scott Fitzgerald Birthplace (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Paul.

Also see . . .
1. Frank Boyd. in St. Paul's public art database (Submitted on October 26, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.)

2. Frank L. Boyd on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 26, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.)

Frank Boyd Marker in Boyd Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, June 7, 2023

2. Frank Boyd Marker in Boyd Park

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.