Clayton-Jackson-McGhie Memorial

Duluth, MN 55802

"A beautiful memorial for a terrible atrocity. Heartfelt words and an excellent reminder that heat for someone because of the color of their skin is, and always has been, wrong. I wish I could fix the wrongs of my ancestors...."

"A memorial to Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson, and Isaac McGhie. Three black men murdered by a thousands strong group of white Duluth residents in 1920. Following their brutal lynching, postcards featuring a photo of this gross injustice were sold as souvenirs in Duluth for years afterward. This site serves as a reminder that the racial injustice of a century ago still has yet to be healed today. It also teaches us that the horrors of racial injustice were not limited to the southern states."

"An excellent work that teaches as well as provokes conversation of an event that marked a sad chapter in the lives of 3 black men in the city of Duluth. A must see exhibit. There is no numeric address associated with the location. However, it is easy to locate. Google Maps has an easy street map view. It’s on the corner of E. 1st Street & N. 2nd Ave. E"

"Nice memorial site, so sad three young victims yet we are in 2021 and the system hasn’t changed"

"Very somber place to reflect on the past and what we all can do in the future to make the world a better place"