Mother Seton's Rock Marker

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Emmitsburg in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Mother Seton's Rock
1809 - 1821

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By F. Robby, May 11, 2009

1. Mother Seton's Rock Marker

Inscription. Here on Sunday afternoons Mother Seton "seated on a rock known as Hers," taught Christian Doctrine to the children of The Mountain Parish.

"They that instruct many to Justice shall Shine as the Stars for all Eternity." - Daniel XII, 3.

Location. 39° 41.018′ N, 77° 21.44′ W. Marker is in Emmitsburg, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker can be reached from Grotto Road 0.6 miles north of St. Anthony's Road, on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is .2 miles from parking lot, on pathway to the shrine. Marker is in this post office area: Emmitsburg MD 21727, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. This Cavalry Group (a few steps from this marker); Corpus Christi Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Amleto Cardinal Cicognani (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); Pangborn Memorial Campanile (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cornerstone of the Old Church on the Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Elder, Sr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); The John Hughes Cabin (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Emmitsburg.

By F. Robby, May 11, 2009

2. Mother Seton's Rock Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on May 16, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 540 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.