Northwestern Precinct in Saint Paul in Ramsey County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Historical Events of the Korea War
Photographed by McGhiever, April 26, 2025
1. The Historical Events of the Korea War Marker
• United States • Republic of South Korea • Republic of South Africa • Philippines • New Zealand • Greece • Thailand • Ethiopia • France • Sweden • Denmark • India • Norway • Italy • United Kingdom • Luxembourg • Netherlands • Canada • Turkey • Belgium • Australia •
July—First U.S. ground forces arrive in Korea, War's only sea battle, General Douglas MacArthur named U.N. Commander
August—Defense of the Pusan Perimeter
September—U.S. Inchon landing, Seoul retaken
October—U.N. forces enter North Korea across the 38th parallel; China enters war
November—First all-jet air combat in history near Sinuiju, Battle of Chosin Reservoir
February—Battle of Chipyong Ni
March—U.S. forces retake Seoul
April—Pres. Truman relieves MacArthur as U.N. Commander
May—America's first jet ace of the war
July—Truce talks begin
August—Battle of Bloody Ridge
September—Battle of Heartbreak Ridge
August—War's largest air raid
September—Largest all-Navy air raid
October—U.N. breaks off truce talks
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July—Battle of Kumsang River Salient, Armistice signed
September—Operation "Big Switch", Last known 3,597 United States POWs released
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Korean. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.
Location. 44° 57.133′ N, 93° 6.075′ W. Marker is in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. It is in Northwestern Precinct. It can be reached from Cedar Street north of W. 12th Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is in the southeast section of the Minnesota Capitol Mall, at the Korean War Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 661 Cedar Street, Saint Paul MN 55155, 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 distance of this marker: Minnesota Korean War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Women Veterans of Minnesota (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Civilians Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); United States of America Medal of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); Minnesota Mexican American Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Dakota and Ojibwe Veteran Warriors (within shouting distance of this marker); 194th Light Tank Battalion
Photographed by McGhiever, April 26, 2025
2. The Historical Events of the Korea War Marker on the Minnesota Capitol Mall
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2026, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2026, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
