The Loop District in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Sisters of Mercy

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 12, 2016

1. The Sisters of Mercy Marker

Inscription. On this site, Sept. 23, 1846, the
Sisters of Mercy who provided Chicago with its first hospital, began their charitable, educational and civic services to this city

Erected 1964.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is September 23, 1846.

Location. 41° 52.91′ N, 87° 37.479′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. Marker is on Michigan Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60603, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Michigan Boulevard (within shouting distance of this marker); Aaron Montgomery Ward (within shouting distance of this marker); Jewelers Row (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Jewelers Row (about 400 feet away); Old Saint Mary's Cathedral (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Historic Michigan Boulevard (about 500 feet away); Carson Pirie Scott & Company Building (about 500 feet away); The Heyworth Building (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

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Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 12, 2016

2. The Sisters of Mercy Marker

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 12, 2016

3. The Sisters of Mercy Marker

The Sisters of Mercy Marker<br>Willoughby Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 12, 2016

4. The Sisters of Mercy Marker
Willoughby Tower

Chicago Press Veterans Association Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 12, 2016

5. Chicago Press Veterans Association Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 448 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 20, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.