Marcy-Holmes, Minneapolis Explained

Official Name:Marcy-Holmes
Settlement Type:Neighborhood
Mapsize:200px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Type3:City
Subdivision Type4:Community
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Name2:Hennepin
Subdivision Name3:Minneapolis
Subdivision Name4:University
Seat Type:City Council Wards
Seat:2,3
Leader Title:Council Member, Ward 2
Leader Name:Robin Wonsley
Leader Title1:Council Member, Ward 3
Leader Name1:Michael Rainville
Established Date:1849
Unit Pref:US
Area Total Sq Mi:0.825
Area Footnotes:[1]
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:15,141
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Population Footnotes:[2]
Timezone:CST
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:55414
Area Code:612
Website:http://www.marcy-holmes.org

Marcy-Holmes is a neighborhood in the University community of Minneapolis. The majority of the area is residential and sits upon a bluff overlooking the river and the city skyline. A small section of the neighborhood along the river is an industrial zone.[3]

The neighborhood is bordered on the south by the Mississippi River, to the east by the University of Minnesota and 15th Avenue Southeast, to the north by the railroad tracks that separate it from 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. Almost every street and avenue within the neighborhood is labeled "SE"- South of East Hennepin Avenue and East of the Mississippi River.

Most of Marcy-Holmes sits within Ward 3, represented by Minneapolis City Council member Michael Rainville. The portion to the east of I-35W is in Ward 2, represented by councilmember Robin Wonsley. The neighborhood is named after Marcy Park and Holmes Park (themselves named in honor of William L. Marcy and Oliver Wendell Holmes) which are located within the neighborhood.

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

In 2020, Marcy-Holmes had a population of 15,149.[4] About 80% of residents 5 and older speak English at home. 17.4% of residents are foreign born. Over 86% of households are renter-occupied.[5]

Landmarks

Historic Districts

In popular culture

References

Web site: Neighborhood Profile on the City of Minneapolis website .

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marcy-Holmes neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN), 55414, 55455 detailed profile . 2011 . . 2013-11-12.
  2. Web site: Marcy Holmes neighborhood data . Minnesota Compass . 2023-04-02.
  3. Web site: Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association. 2021-11-09. Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association. en-US.
  4. Web site: Bureau . US Census . 2020 Census Results . Census.gov . 2022-04-26 . 2022-09-01.
  5. Web site: Marcy-Holmes . Minnesota Compass . 2022-09-22.
  6. Web site: History. Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association. 2020-04-25.