James J. Hill / The James J. Hill House

Historical marker location:

240 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota

( Marker is on Summit Avenue, 0.1 miles south of Selby Avenue, on the left when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1997

The iron ore industry played a significant role in Minnesota's early development. The Mesabi Range, located in the northeastern part of the state, is one of the largest iron ore deposits in the world.