Marcy-Holmes, Minneapolis

Marcy-Holmes
Neighborhood
Location of Marcy-Holmes within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Hennepin
City	Minneapolis
Community	University
Area[1]
• Total	0.825 sq mi (2.14 km^2)
Population (2010)[2]
• Total	10,015
• Density	12,000/sq mi (4,700/km^2)
Time zone	CST (UTC-6)
• Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code	55414
Area code(s)	612
Website	http://www.marcy-holmes.org

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1980	8,646		—
1990	8,810		1.9%
2000	9,009		2.3%
2010	10,015		11.2%

Marcy-Holmes is the first neighborhood of Minneapolis. It is bordered on the south by the Mississippi River, to the east by the University of Minnesota and 15th Avenue SE, to the north by the railroad tracks that separate it from the Como Neighborhood, and to the west by Central Avenue. Although somewhat confusing to newcomers, the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood is considered part of Southeast Minneapolis, despite its seemingly centralized location within the city today. Every street and avenue within the neighborhood is labeled "SE," a term that refers to how the overall area is South of East Hennepin Avenue and East of the Mississippi River. Entirely within Minneapolis' Ward 3, Marcy-Holmes is represented by City Council member Jacob Frey. The neighborhood is named in honor of William L. Marcy and Oliver Wendell Holmes.

Marcy-Holmes is well-known for its diverse community, its commercial districts, St. Anthony Main and Dinkytown, and its immediate proximity to the East Bank of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, 10,015 people live in Marcy-Holmes. Census race groups consist of Caucasians (74.5%), Asians (13.4%), African-Americans (4.5%), Hispanics (4.4%) and two or more races (2.3%). About 88.8% of households rent.

Landmarks

• B. O. Cutter House
• Marcy-Holmes Community Garden
• Sixth Avenue Gateway
• Florence Court
• Frey Mansion
• First Congregational Church

Image gallery

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  Woodbury Fisk House

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  First Congregational Church

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  Varsity Theater

In popular culture

• Marcy Open School, located in the neighborhood, is the namesake for the band Marcy Playground, which the band's lead singer attended.

Coordinates: 44°59′03″N 93°14′53″W / 44.9841°N 93.2481°W^[3]

References

1. "Marcy-Holmes neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN), 55414, 55455 detailed profile". City-Data. 2011. Retrieved 2013-11-12.
2. "Minneapolis Neighborhood Profile: Marcy Holmes" (PDF). Minnesota Compass. October 2011. Retrieved 2013-11-12.
3. Marcy-Holmes, Minneapolis, MN. Google Earth. Retrieved 2011-03-09.

^ "Neighborhood Profile on the City of Minneapolis website".

External links

• Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association
• Marcy-Holmes Profile at City of Minneapolis website
• Marcy-Holmes at Placeography
• Florence Court profile, Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission