Downtown Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
St. Mary's School
Photographed By Michael Baker
1. St. Mary's School Marker
Inscription.
St. Mary's School. . This structure, designed by Pius Daubner, was completed in 1868. It is one of the oldest Catholic school buildings in the state and the third in the history of St. Mary's. At the first school, built in 1844, laymen were the original instructors. In 1852 the "Christian Brothers" opened two classes with 180 pupils and the School Sisters of Notre Dame (a German order of teaching nuns) took charge of the girls and smaller boys. In 1855 a second school was built and used as a school, orphanage, and sisters' residence. Prior to closing in 1966, St. Mary's Commercial School for Girls was the only one if its kind in Detroit. The building is now St. Mary's Community Center.
This structure, designed by Pius Daubner, was completed in 1868. It is one of the oldest Catholic school buildings in the state and the third in the history of St. Mary's. At the first school, built in 1844, laymen were the original instructors. In 1852 the "Christian Brothers" opened two classes with 180 pupils and the School Sisters of Notre Dame (a German order of teaching nuns) took charge of the girls and smaller boys. In 1855 a second school was built and used as a school, orphanage, and sisters' residence. Prior to closing in 1966, St. Mary's Commercial School for Girls was the only one if its kind in Detroit. The building is now St. Mary's Community Center.
Erected 1980 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L686b.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 42° 20.135′ N, 83° 2.588′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Downtown Detroit. Marker is at the intersection of Monroe Avenue and St. Antoine Street, on the right when traveling north on Monroe Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Detroit MI 48226, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Second Baptist Church (about 300 feet away, measured
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2017, by Michael Baker of Lima, Ohio. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 67 times this year. Last updated on March 18, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photo1. submitted on April 5, 2017, by Michael Baker of Lima, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
