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. 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.
Localisation
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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 of the Minneapolis City Council, while the portion to the east of I-35W is in ward 2. It straddles state legislative districts 59B and 60B. The neighborhood is named after Marcy Park and Holmes Park (themselves named in honor of William L. Marcy and Oliver Wendell Holmes[1]) 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. 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.
Landmarks
B. O. Cutter House Marcy-Holmes Community Garden Stone Arch Bridge Sixth Avenue Gateway Florence Court Frey Mansion First Congregational Church
Historic Districts
Fifth Street Southeast St. Anthony Falls University of MN Greek Letter Chapter House Dinkytown Commercial St. Anthony Main commercial area
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.
References
^ "Neighborhood Profile on the City of Minneapolis website".