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

Major William A. Curtis

A friend to all veterans

— December 8, 1881 April 30, 1957 —

Major William A. Curtis Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, September 28, 2025

1. Major William A. Curtis Marker

Inscription.

Spanish American War
Enlisted May 16, 1900 CO F, 21st. U.S.INF.
Discharged May 15, 1903

First World War
Commissioned Major January 1, 1918
Discharged September 15, 1918

Assistant Adjutant General
January 1, to September 15, 1918

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Spanish-American • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 44° 57.127′ N, 93° 6.163′ W. Marker is in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. It is in Northwestern Precinct. It can be reached from John Ireland Boulevard. The memorial is on the state capitol mall at about the nine o'clock position on the Court of Honor. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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

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Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: POW/MIA All Conflicts (here, next to this marker); Order of the Purple Heart (a few steps from this marker); 194th Light Tank Battalion (a few steps from this marker); Governor, Warrior, Peacemaker (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cost of War (within shouting distance of this marker); Above & Beyond (within shouting distance of this marker); A Changing World (within shouting distance of this marker); Minnesota Memorial to Special Forces in Laos (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Paul.

Major William A. Curtis Marker (left) on the state capitol's Court of Honor image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever

2. Major William A. Curtis Marker (left) on the state capitol's Court of Honor

Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2026, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2026, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.