Emmitsburg in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Daughters of Charity
Saint Vincent de Paul
Cofounders
Mother Etienne Hall
1st Visitatrix, Province of U.S.
Daughters of Charity
Paris, France
29 November 1633
The Charity of Jesus
crucified impels us.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is November 29, 1633.
Location. 39° 41.826′ N, 77° 19.564′ 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. Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill (a few steps from this marker); Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821) (a few steps from this marker); Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stone House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul of New York (within shouting distance of this marker); Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul
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