Pleasant Plains on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Bells of the Church of Saints Joachim and Ann
Cast in 1892, these bells hung in the steeple of the Church of Mount Loretto still standing opposite them today. For many years, the children, sisters, priests and staff of the Mission of the Immaculate Virgin answered their call to prayer every quarter hour of every day.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 40° 30.679′ N, 74° 13.244′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Pleasant Plains. Marker can be reached from Hylan Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6581 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island NY 10309, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Easter Rising Memorial (here, next to this marker); Father John C. Drumgoole (a few steps from this marker); St. Elizabeth’s (a few steps from this marker); The Church of Saint Joachim – Saint Ann (a few steps from this marker); CYO Memorial Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Rev. John C. Drumgoole. (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Loving Memory of Sister Mary Ann (about 600 feet away); Welcome to Mount Loretto Unique Area (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.
Regarding The Bells of the Church of Saints Joachim and Ann. Though this and other plaques on the site refer to “Saint Ann”, the Roman Catholic Church recognizes her as “Saint Anne.”
Also see . . . Old Church of St. Joachim and St. Anne. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on September 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.