Fulton neighborhood is in the southwest corner of Minneapolis and borders the suburb of Edina. Lake Harriet sits in Fulton’s northeast corner and Minnehaha Creek runs through it. The neighborhood takes its name from Robert Fulton, the engineer and artist who invented the steamboat in the 19th century. 50th Street West, a busy thoroughfare with a strong commercial district runs through the Fulton neighborhood. It is a mostly residential neighborhood with houses built mostly in the 1920s and 1930s. Pershing Park, located on the corner of 48th Street and Chowen Avenue has a recreational center and also many recreational facilities including a soccer field and tennis courts

Geography of the Fulton Neighborhood:
Fulton is located in the southwest corner of Minneapolis. The area includes a portion of Lake Harriet, Minnehaha Creek and the park and trail system that ties them together. Surrounding neighborhoods include Windom, Armatage, Kenny, Linden Hills, East Harriet, Kingfield, Lynnhurst, and Tangletown. Neighborhood boundaries are:
North: 47th Street
South: 54th Street
East: Penn Avenue
West: France Avenue

Fulton Parks, Schools and Other Resources:
Lake Harriet Community School
Pershing Park
Pershing Recreation Center
Lake Harriet
Linden Hills Library
Fulton Neighborhood Association

City of Minneapolis Resources for Fulton Neighborhood:
Fulton Neighborhood Profile
Fulton Neighborhood Map (PDF)
US Census Bureau General Demographics for Fulton Neighborhood (PDF)

City of Minneapolis General Resources:
City of Minneapolis Official Website
Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation
Minneapolis Crime Statistics (Lynnhurst is located in the 5th Precinct)
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Minneapolis Southwest Journal