Frogtown, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Thomas-Dale | |
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CDT) | |
ZIP code | 55101, 55103, 55104 |
Area code | 651 |
Website | http://www.frogtownmn.org/ |
Frogtown is a neighborhood in
Early settlement
The neighborhood was first settled 1860–1880 as the
Residential development moved westward through the neighborhood as
The name "Frogtown" likely comes from the fact that the neighborhood was developed over several swamps and marshes, which were filled in over time. Archbishop John Ireland referred to the area as “Froschberg” or "Frog City” because of the many frogs in the area originating from the swamps.[4]
Commerce
Hmongtown Marketplace, a 200+ vendor Hmong-American mall and cultural center, is in Frogtown along Como Avenue.[5] A Hmong cultural and business corridor along University Avenue in Frogtown is known as Little Mekong, named for the river many Hmong refugees crossed to Thailand.[6]
Today
Today many view Frogtown as a new enclave for Vietnamese and now Hmong immigrants, who, in Saint Paul, comprise the largest urban contingent in the United States.[3][7] Amenities include a full-service bank, gas station, community medical clinic, family services organizations, two parks, several Asian supermarkets, a traditional butcher shop, several convenience stores, the historic No.18 Fire Station.
Frogtown is the center of Saint Paul's immigrant communities, with very large populations of Hmong, Burmese, Vietnamese, Somali, and Ethiopian immigrants.
A profusion of immigrant-owned businesses line University Avenue, offering clothing, shoes, jewelry, household items, entertainment media (DVDs, CDs, video games) and groceries. Immigrants from Africa operate several
Transportation
The
Education
The Catholic parish of St. Agnes also serves the area of Frogtown with its comprehensive elementary and high school (Saint Agnes School), classes of kindergarten through senior high school.[12]
Saint Paul Public Library operates the Rondo Community Library adjacent to Frogtown.[13] The newly renovated Rondo Library opened in late August 2006.
References
- ^ "Thomas-Dale neighborhood in Saint Paul, Minnesota (MN) detailed profile". City-Data. 2013. Retrieved 2017-03-08.
- ^ "Saint Paul Neighborhood Profile: Thomas-Dale". Minnesota Compass. October 2011. Retrieved 2017-03-08.
- ^ a b c d e "Frog Town or Thomas Dale". Ramsey County Historical Society. 2005. Archived from the original on 2008-04-11. Retrieved 2008-07-22.
- ^ McClure, Jane. "Frogtown: Why Call it Frogtown?". Saint Paul Historical. Historic St. Paul. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ "What's at Hmongtown Marketplace?". Meet Minneapolis. Explore Minnesota. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ "Home | Little Mekong Cultural District". Little Mekong. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ^ Tom Kenworthy (2004-11-29). "Hmong get closer look since shootings". USA Today.
- ^ "Three stations added to Central Corridor LRT Line". Metropolitan Council. January 25, 2010. Archived from the original on June 13, 2010.
- ^ "Saint Paul Elementary Schools" Map. Saint Paul Public Schools. Retrieved on March 27, 2010.
- ^ "Saint Paul Middle Schools Archived July 24, 2011, at the Wayback Machine" Map. Saint Paul Public Schools. Retrieved on March 27, 2010.
- ^ "Saint Paul High Schools Archived July 24, 2011, at the Wayback Machine" Map. Saint Paul Public Schools. Retrieved on March 27, 2010.
- Twin Cities Pioneer Press. Retrieved 2022-07-16.
- ^ "Rondo Community Outreach Library Archived July 22, 2010, at the Wayback Machine." Saint Paul Public Library. Retrieved on March 27, 2010.