“Did you know the city of Saint Paul used to be called ‘Pig’s Eye’?”

It’s a favorite “fun fact” repeated by local know-it-alls, (note: as “know-it-alls” ourselves, we use that term with respect), confirmed by every book written to date on the history of Saint Paul. It’s a great story. There’s just one problem with it: most of it is not true.

Join us as we learn the TRUE story of “Pig’s Eye” Parrant and the naming of Saint Paul.

To see images related to this episode (including a really helpful map of sites discussed), find links to other resources, and see our sources cited, check out our show notes here.

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