North St. Paul in Ramsey County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Vietnam War
1965-1973
United States of America and SEATO Allies vs. North Vietnam and Viet Cong
Conflicts: Communist expansion into South Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia
Minnesota is a state for 107 years
North St. Paul veterans served in South Vietnam and Southeast Asia with over 2.5 million Americans while over 8.7 million Americans served world wide during the Vietnam War.
The 1970 North St. Paul population is 11,950
Erected 2015.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.
Location. 45° 0.976′ N, 92° 59.509′ W. Marker is in North St. Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. It can be reached from the intersection of Margaret Street N. and 12th Avenue E., on the right when traveling north. The memorial is in North St. Paul's Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2480 Margaret Street N, Saint Paul MN 55109, 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 Ruperts 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: Korean War (here, next to this marker); Persian Gulf War (here, next to this marker); North St. Paul Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); World War II (a few steps from this marker); Afghanistan War (a few steps from this marker); World War I (a few steps from this marker); "Defense of Freedom" Requires Eternal Vigilance in War and Peace (a few steps from this marker); Iraq War (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North St. Paul.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

