Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

St. Mary's

Built 1956

— North Entry —

St. Mary's Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 8, 2022

1. St. Mary's Marker

Inscription. This building is named in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and was dedicated to Our Lady of Victory. Originally built as a combined Nursing School and Nurses Dormitory. The building is home to the School of Nursing and Health Studies although it no longer serves as a residence hall for nursing students.

Erected by Georgetown University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.

Location. 38° 54.718′ N, 77° 4.413′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. Marker can be reached from Reservoir Road Northwest east of 38th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. On the grounds of Georgetown University. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3700 Reservoir Road Northwest, Washington DC 20007, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Mary's Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); History of MedStar Georgetown Hospital (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Healing in War and Peace (about 600 feet away); Patriotism and Espionage (about 600 feet away); Sustainability at Georgetown University

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(about 800 feet away); The Freddy and Diana Prince Labyrinth (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Evolution of Burleith (approx. 0.2 miles away); Reverend Royden B. Davis, S.J. Teaching Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

St. Mary's Hall and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 30, 2017

2. St. Mary's Hall and Marker

St. Mary's Hall Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 30, 2017

3. St. Mary's Hall Cornerstone

AD
1955

Statue of the Virgin Mary image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 30, 2017

4. Statue of the Virgin Mary

This statue the gift
of the
Alumnae Association
Georgetown University
School of Nursing
1957

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 686 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 8, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 30, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.