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

Cathedral of Saint Paul

1841 - 1907

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 6, 2014

1. Cathedral of Saint Paul Marker

Inscription. Succeeding to the lowly chapel — built of old by the river's bank — from which our fair city received its glorious name, this noble temple rises; a solemn testimony to the growth of Holy Church, a generous offering of love and gratitude to the Almighty God, of all things Lord and Ruler.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.

Location. 44° 56.831′ N, 93° 6.516′ W. Marker is in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. It is in Cathedral Hill. It is at the intersection of Dayton Avenue and Summit Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Dayton Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 239 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 distance of this marker: Cathedral of Saint Paul Cornerstone (here, next to this marker); Site of First School Patrol Crossing in the World (within shouting distance of this marker); The Selby Streetcar Tunnel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Summit–Selby Neighborhood (about 300 feet away); St. Paul Civil War Memorial (about 400 feet away); James J. Hill / The James J. Hill House (about 700 feet away);

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Frank Boyd (approx. 0.3 miles away); Boyd Park (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Paul.

Also see . . . Cathedral of Saint Paul, St Paul MN. (Submitted on December 7, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Cathedral of Saint Paul and Cornerstone Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 6, 2014

2. Cathedral of Saint Paul and Cornerstone Markers

Cathedral of Saint Paul image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 6, 2014

3. Cathedral of Saint Paul

<i>St. Paul Cathedral, St. Paul, Minn.</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Saint Paul News Agency, circa 1930

4. St. Paul Cathedral, St. Paul, Minn.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 613 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 7, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4. submitted on December 7, 2014.