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Please allow extra time for arrival due to Twin Cities Marathon events on Saturday, September 30.
James J. Hill House is closed Sunday, October 1.

The Hill Family

In 1867, Mary Theresa Mehegan, the daughter of Irish immigrants, wed James Jerome Hill, a Canadian immigrant who went on to achieve incredible success. They were married for 49 years and had 10 children.

James Jerome Hill

Mary Theresa Hill

Mary Frances (Mamie)

James Norman (Jimmy)

Louis Warren

Clara Ann

Katherine Theresa (Katie)

Charlotte Elizabeth

Ruth

Rachel

Gertrude

Walter Jerome

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James J. Hill House

240 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55102
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651-297-2555
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