Thompson Park in Charlotte in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Thompson Orphanage Campus
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 17, 2021
1. Thompson Orphanage Campus Marker
Inscription.
Thompson Orphanage Campus. . These buildings were arranged in a semicircle as indicated by these old plaques. St. Mary's Chapel, situated this side of Stedman Hall, had been completed in 1892, also there was a laundry and heating plant just back and right of the Smith Cottage. A barn and dairy were behind Bronson Hall. This old bell was rung to call everyone to church or home. The whole area including the farm and pasture consisted of approximately 110 acres and accommodated up to 118 children. From 1887 until closing in 1969, this was home for over 1200 orphans.
These buildings were arranged in a semicircle as indicated by these old plaques. St. Mary's Chapel, situated this side of Stedman Hall, had been completed in 1892, also there was a laundry and heating plant just back and right of the Smith Cottage. A barn and dairy were behind Bronson Hall. This old bell was rung to call everyone to church or home. The whole area including the farm and pasture consisted of approximately 110 acres and accommodated up to 118 children. From 1887 until closing in 1969, this was home for over 1200 orphans.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Communications. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 35° 12.969′ N, 80° 50.027′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is in Thompson Park. Marker can be reached from East 4th Street (State Highway 16) 0.1 miles west of South Kings Drive, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1120 E 4th St, Charlotte NC 28204, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 307 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 21, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
