St. Charles in St. Charles County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne
Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 8, 2019
1. Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Marker
Left Plaque
(left plaque:)
Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, Pioneer Missionary of the Society of the Sacred Heart, came to St. Charles from France and founded the first free school west of the Mississippi on this site in 1818.
(right plaque:)
Mother Duchesne established other schools in Missouri and Louisiana. She died here in 1852 and was canonized in 1988. This state was commissioned by the City of St. Charles and created by sculptor Harry Weber in 2007.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.
Location. 38° 47.121′ N, 90° 28.843′ W. Marker is in St. Charles, Missouri, in St. Charles County. Marker is at the intersection of North 2nd Street (State Highway 94) and Clark Street (State Highway 94), on the left when traveling north on North 2nd Street. Marker is located at the southeast corner of the Academy of the Sacred Heart campus, which features the Shrine of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 619 North 2nd Street, Saint Charles MO 63301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 437 North Main (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 343 North Main (about 600 feet away); 340 North Main (about
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Additional markers dedicated to St. Rose Philippine Duchesne.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 8, 2019
2. Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Marker
Plaque on the right
Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 8, 2019
3. Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Statue
Plaques are on the left and right
Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2019, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 314 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2019, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
