Scranton in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Mary of the Most Holy Rosary Church Cornerstone
Mary, Mother of God Parish
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 18, 2020
1. St. Mary of the Most Holy Rosary Church Cornerstone Marker
St. Mary of the Most Holy Rosary, 1873-1912
Formed from the first Catholic Church in North Scranton,
St. Thaddeus Mission Church, Bloom Ave., 1859-1873
May it be for us a reminder of all our ancestors, from many
lands, who left the rich legacy of their faith with us.
Erected by Mary, Mother of God Parish.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion.
Location. 41° 26.451′ N, 75° 39.48′ W. Marker is in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna County. Marker is on William Street north of Wayne Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Cornerstone and marker are near the entrance to the Mary, Mother of God parish (using the former Holy Rosary Church). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 316 William Street, Scranton PA 18508, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Our Founding Pastors (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Brigadier General Theodore J. Wint Bridge (about 800 feet away); Jerry Moran (approx. 0.2 miles away); Silkman House
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Also see . . . Mary, Mother of God Parish, Scranton PA. Parish website entry (Submitted on April 18, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 18, 2020
2. St. Mary of the Most Holy Rosary Church Cornerstone
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 18, 2020
3. St. Mary of the Most Holy Rosary Church Cornerstone
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 18, 2020
4. Mary, Mother of God Catholic Parish Church
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 18, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
