Downtown Kansas City in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Sisters of Saint Mary
Photographed By Adam Margolis, July 21, 2015
1. Sisters of Saint Mary Marker
This monument is dedicated to the Sisters of Saint Mary, now known as the Franciscan Sisters of Mary, who established St. Mary's Hospital on the property immediately to the south.
The cornerstone for St. Mary's was laid on October 13, 1907, and the hospital was dedicated May 18, 1909, to provide for the health care needs of the citizens of Kansas City. The Sisters serving in the hospital touched many lives until it closed on February 11, 1988. This monument consists of the original cornerstone, brick from the original chapel, and the chapel bell.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1813.
Location. 39° 4.598′ N, 94° 35.11′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is in Downtown Kansas City. Marker is on Main Street near Memorial Drive, on the right when traveling south. Marker is 100 yards north of the Federal Reserve Bank building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Memorial Drive, Kansas City MO 64108, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Cemetery (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spanish-American War / Philippine Insurrection / China Relief Expedition Monument (about 700 feet away); William Gebhardt
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Also see . . .
1. Post-Dispatch Article Shares Convent’s Time Capsule Reveal. Franciscan Sisters of Mary website entry (Submitted on May 29, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. C.S.Bell and his bellfoundry. Tower Bells website entry (Submitted on May 29, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Adam Margolis, July 21, 2015
2. Sisters of Saint Mary Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2011
3. Sisters of Saint Mary Bell
Manufactured by the C.S. Bell Company, Hillsboro, Ohio. So what was the name of this bell company besides the initials "C.S."? It was the Charles Singleton Bell Bellfoundry. I guess he was born to make bells!
Photographed By Unknown, circa early 1900
4. St. Mary's Hospital Post Card
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 847 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3, 4. submitted on July 9, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
