St. Marys Park in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
St. Mary's College
Photographed By Frank Gunshow Sanchez, March 24, 2018
1. St. Mary's College Marker
Inscription.
St. Mary's College. . In August 1863, Archbishop Joseph Sadoc Alemany, O.P. opened St. Mary's College at this location with a faculty of two diocesan priests, four laymen, and two student teachers in August 1868. At the invitation of Archbishop, Brother Justin McMahon and seven Christian Brothers took charge of St. Mary's. The Christian Brothers have manifested the principle characterized by the best educational institutions; Excellence.
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 772
Plaque placed by The California State Park Commission in cooperation with St Mary's College, its alumni, and the California Historical Society, September 29 1962 ,
In August 1863, Archbishop Joseph Sadoc Alemany, O.P. opened St. Mary's College at this location with a faculty of two diocesan priests, four laymen, and two student teachers in August 1868. At the invitation of Archbishop, Brother Justin McMahon and seven Christian Brothers took charge of St. Mary's. The Christian Brothers have manifested the principle characterized by the best educational institutions; Excellence.
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 772
Plaque placed by The California State Park Commission in cooperation with St Mary's College, its alumni, and the California Historical Society, September 29 1962
Erected 1962 by The California State Park Commission, St Mary's College, and The California Historical Society. (Marker Number 772.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1863.
Location. 37° 44.108′ N, 122° 25.462′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in St. Marys Park. Marker is on College Avenue, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Francisco CA 94110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Frank Gunshow Sanchez, March 24, 2018
2. St. Mary's College Marker - Wide View
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2018, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on March 25, 2018, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. 2. submitted on March 26, 2018, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.