Emmitsburg in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821)
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 27, 2020
1. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821) Marker
Mother + Convert + Educator + Foundress
[Plaque near the base of the statue:]
Foundress
Sisters of Charity
of
Saint Joseph's
31 July 1809
Emmitsburg, Maryland
God is Charity
"The little mustard seed
spreads its branches well."
Erected by Sacred Heart Health System, FL; St. Vincents Health System, FL.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.
Location. 39° 41.821′ N, 77° 19.578′ W. Marker is in Emmitsburg, Maryland, in Frederick County. It can be reached from South Seton Avenue (Business Route 15) 1.7 miles north of Catoctin Mountain Highway (U.S. 15), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 339 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg MD 21727, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul of New York (a few steps from this marker); Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill (a few steps from this marker); Daughters of Charity (a few steps from this marker); Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth (within shouting distance of this marker); Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bells of St. Joseph's Valley (within shouting distance of this marker); Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stone House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Emmitsburg.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 27, 2020
2. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821) Marker
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 27, 2020
3. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821) Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 252 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 27, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
