Phoenix Hill in Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Catherine Spalding / St. Vincent Orphanage and Infirmary
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 19, 2017
1. Catherine Spalding Marker
Inscription.
Catherine Spalding, also, St. Vincent Orphanage and Infirmary. .
Catherine Spalding. Co-founder of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Ky., she wrote that the orphanage was “the only place on earth to which my heart clings.” Catherine loved and nurtured hundreds of children and it was said that every orphan in Louisville claimed her as their mother. She died here on March 20, 1858, after contracting pneumonia.
Sponsored by Sisters of Charity. ( back )
St. Vincent Orphanage and Infirmary. Site of St. Vincent Orphanage and Infirmary from 1836 – 1891. It was begun by Catherine Spalding to care for sick and abandoned children. The infirmary was moved to 4th St. in 1853 and named St. Joseph. In 1926, patients were moved to the new St. Joseph Hospital on Eastern Pkwy. The orphanage later became the Saints Thomas and Vincent; closed in 1983.
Catherine Spalding
Co-founder of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Ky., she wrote that the orphanage was “the only place on earth to which my heart clings.” Catherine loved and nurtured hundreds of children and it was said that every orphan in Louisville claimed her as their mother. She died here on March 20, 1858, after contracting pneumonia.
Sponsored by Sisters of Charity
( back )
St. Vincent Orphanage
and Infirmary
Site of St. Vincent Orphanage and Infirmary from 1836 – 1891. It was begun by Catherine Spalding to care for sick & abandoned children. The infirmary was moved to 4th St. in 1853 & named St. Joseph. In 1926, patients were moved to the new St. Joseph Hospital on Eastern Pkwy. The orphanage later became the Saints Thomas and Vincent; closed in 1983.
Erected 2015 by Kentucky Historical Society · Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2478.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Women. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 38° 15.073′ N, 85° 44.035′
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W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is in Phoenix Hill. Marker is at the intersection of E Jefferson Street and S Wenzel Street, on the right when traveling east on E Jefferson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1006 E Jefferson Street, Louisville KY 40206, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 743 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 17, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
