Ursuline Convent in the Civil War Marker

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Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Ursuline Convent in the Civil War

By Jim Evans,

1. Ursuline Convent in the Civil War Marker

Inscription. Before the Confederate recapture of Galveston on January 1, 1863, the nuns of this monastery declined the evacuation offer. During and after the battle the east wing was used as a hospital for treatment of the wounded from both sides.

Young Lieutenant Sidney Sherman died here in the arms of Mother ST Pierre Harrington. The Confederate Medical Director's report said "All our exertions would have failed but for the noble conduct of the ladies of the Ursuline Convent."

A memorial to the Texans who served the Confederacy.

Erected 1963 by The State of Texas.

Location. 29° 17.684′ N, 94° 47.604′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker is on Ursuline Street, on the right when traveling east. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Galveston TX 77550, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Ursuline Convent and Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Galveston Garten Verein (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sweeney-Royston House (approx. ¼ mile away); Hutchings House (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Hutchings House (approx. ¼ mile away); "The Cradle" (approx. 0.3 miles away); Galveston Children's Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); George Dealey (approx. 0.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Galveston.

By Jim Evans,

2. Ursuline Convent in the Civil War Marker

Also see . . . Photo of (now razed) Convent -- Double-Click on Picture for Large View. The convent existed when the marker was placed, but has been torn down and this is one of the last photos taken. By double-clicking on the small image you can get a nice large picture (Submitted on January 6, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)

Credits. This page originally submitted on January 2, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 165 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.