Downtown in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Sisters of Mercy

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 21, 2020

1. Sisters of Mercy Marker

Inscription. Site of the first convent
Sisters of Mercy
arrival in Connecticut
St. Patrick Parish
May 11, 1852

to serve the poor, sick and ignorant
throughout the state

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is May 11, 1852.

Location. 41° 46.154′ N, 72° 40.728′ W. Marker is in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is in Downtown. It is on Church Street just east of High Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 183 Ann Uccello St, Hartford CT 06103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley

and in the Knowledge Corridor.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Hartford County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rev'd. John Brady

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Ann Uccello (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Votes for Women (about 700 feet away); Park History (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bushnell Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Park History (approx. 0.2 miles away); President Theodore Roosevelt (approx. 0.2 miles away); Corning Fountain (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartford.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 21, 2020

2. Sisters of Mercy Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 401 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.