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In Memory of Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton

Born New York City Aug. 28, 1774

— Died Emmitsburg, MD, Jan. 4, 1821 —

 
 
In Memory of Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, 2006
1. In Memory of Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Marker
Inscription.
In memory of
Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton
Born New York City Aug. 28, 1774
Died Emmitsburg, MD, Jan. 4, 1821
Made profession of faith
and received for the first time
the sacraments of the Catholic Church
in Old St. Peter’s
1805 and 1806
Foundress of
American Sisters of Charity
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This tablet is erected
by her
spiritual daughters communities
of
Emmitsburg, MD. St. Louis, MO.
New York City, NY Halifax, N.S.
Cincinnati, O. Convent Station, N.J.
Greensburg, PA.
May 9, 1931
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Canonized Sept. 14, 1975

 
Erected 1931.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is May 9, 1931.
 
Location. 40° 42.752′ N, 74° 0.569′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Tribeca. It is on Barclay Street near Church Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10007, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally,
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it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pierre Toussaint (here, next to this marker); St. Peter's Free School (here, next to this marker); St. Mary Magdalene (here, next to this marker); St. Florian (here, next to this marker); St. Michael the Archangel (here, next to this marker); In Memory of Thomas Dongan (a few steps from this marker); Deo Magno Aeterno (a few steps from this marker); St. Joseph (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
 
Also see . . .  Elizabeth Ann Seton. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 
 
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton image. Click for full size.
from Wikipedia, unknown
2. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Old St. Peter's Church image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, 2006
3. Old St. Peter's Church
The marker is the top of three visible to the right.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 353 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on March 30, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.   2. submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.   3. submitted on March 31, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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Jul. 14, 2026