Old Town in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

First Public School in Albuquerque

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 22, 2021

1. First Public School in Albuquerque Marker

Inscription.

Historic site of Our Lady of Angels
First public school in Albuquerque.

Directed by sisters Blandina, Isadora, Berchmanns, Mary and Fidela.

Sisters of Charity
September 21, 1881

Marker by New Mexico Chapter
Daughters of Founders & Patriots of America. 1968

Erected 1968 by New Mexico Chapter, Daughters of Founders & Patriots of America.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is September 21, 1881.

Location. 35° 5.818′ N, 106° 40.215′ W. Marker is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in Old Town. It is at the intersection of Romero Street NW and Church Street NW, on the left when traveling south on Romero Street NW. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albuquerque NM 87104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker: Sister Blandina Convent (within shouting distance of this marker); "Deposition with Six Figures" (within shouting distance of this marker); Albuquerque POW/MIA Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mother Church of Albuquerque (within shouting distance of this marker); San Felipe de Neri (within shouting distance of this marker); Albuquerque (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Founding of Albuquerque (about 300 feet away); Skirmish of Albuquerque (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albuquerque.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 22, 2021

2. First Public School in Albuquerque Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 725 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.