Emmitsburg in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul of New York
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 27, 2020
1. Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul of New York Marker
Foundress
Sister Elizabeth Boyle
First Mother General
Sisters of Charity of
Saint Vincent de Paul
of New York
New York, New York
31 December 1846
God is Charity
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is December 31, 1846.
Location. 39° 41.82′ N, 77° 19.591′ W. Marker is in Emmitsburg, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker can be reached from South Seton Avenue (Business U.S. 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821) (a few steps from 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); Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill
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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 122 times since then and 24 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 27, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
