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HART District
CLAYTON JACKSON MCGHIE MEMORIAL
Second Ave. East and First St., Duluth, MN | (218) 336-2990 | claytonjacksonmcghie.org
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Located on the corner of 1st Street and 2nd Avenue East, Downtown Duluth. Likenesses of Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson and Isaac McGhie are enshrined by a solemn memorial in downtown Duluth, right at the intersection where, in 1920, they were victims of a lynch mob.
KOREAN VETERANS MEMORIAL
On the Lakewalk near Lakeplace Park
Dedicated on August 21, 2003, the Korean Veterans Memorial honors the men and women who served in the Korean conflict. Learn about Duluth’s B Company, a highly decorated group of local soldiers, most of whom served in combat. The memorial is illuminated and especially poignant at night.
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL
506 West Michigan Street, Duluth, MN 55802 | (218) 733-7500 | vets-hall.org
Encounter history through the artifacts and stories of veterans connected to northeastern Minnesota. Created in 1909, the hall hosts more than 1,500 military and home-front artifacts and 6,000 veteran stories, among the largest collections in Minnesota.
VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL
On the Lakewalk near Lakeplace Park
A tribute to the brave men and women who died and to those who have not yet returned. This solemn memorial offers a place of healing for veterans and their families.
NorShor Theatre Fitgers Duluth Armory
THE “HART” OF DOWNTOWN
The Duluth Historic Arts and Theatre District (HART) is a designated section of downtown located east of Lake Avenue. The area has a long and vibrant history as a center for arts and entertainment; today, it’s filled with theaters, restaurants, coffee shops, pubs, and a casino.
The HART district is home to local artisans and members of Duluth’s craft community. You’ll find historic buildings located throughout the district, including the Duluth Armory (currently under restoration) and the centerpiece NorShor Theatre.