Greensburg in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2021

1. Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill Marker

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Founded in Altoona in 1870 by Mother Aloysia Lowe, the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill made Greensburg their permanent home in 1882. The community initiated groundbreaking educational, healthcare, and social service programs by serving an extensive network of schools and hospitals in 12 states and created an international congregation when they expanded to South Korea in 1960. The Sisters founded Seton Hill College, now University, in 1918.

Erected 2021 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 40° 18.292′ N, 79° 32.939′ W. Marker is in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland County. Marker is at the intersection of College Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 130) and Seton Hill Drive, on the right when traveling south on College Avenue. Marker is at the entrance to Seton Hill University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greensburg PA 15601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Train Station at Greensburg (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor (approx. 0.2 miles away); One Academy Hill Place

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Westmoreland County (approx. ¼ mile away); Arthur Saint Clair (approx. ¼ mile away); Huff Mansion (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton (approx. 0.4 miles away); 9/11 Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greensburg.

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Also see . . .
1. History of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill. (Submitted on October 26, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Seton Hill University. (Submitted on October 26, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2021

2. Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.