Adrian in Lenawee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
St. Joseph Hospital and Home for the Aged
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 3, 2021
1. St. Joseph Hospital and Home for the Aged Marker
In the old elm farmhouse that once stood on this site, six Dominican nuns opened the St. Joseph Hospital and Home for the Aged on May 20, 1884. They were sent by Mother Hyacinth Scheininger, Prioress of Holy Rosary Convent in New York City, at the request of Father Casimir Rohowski, pastor of Adrian's St. Joseph Church. From 1884 to 1896 the St. Joseph Hospital cared for 138 patients and 18 orphans, who in 1887 were accommodated in a larger facility. In 1896 the hospital was closed and converted into the St. Joseph Academy. It later became the center of the present Motherhouse of the Adrian Dominican Sisters. The farmhouse was demolished in 1926.
Erected 1984 by Michigan History Division, Department Of State. (Marker Number 1178.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is May 20, 1884.
Location. 41° 54.32′ N, 84° 0.668′ W. Marker is in Adrian, Michigan, in Lenawee County. Marker is at the intersection of East Siena Heights Drive
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sacred Heart Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); The Centennial Mall (approx. ¼ mile away); A Tribute to Sage Union (approx. ¼ mile away); Grant B. Swift (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lenawee County Fairgrounds (approx. 0.6 miles away); Oakwood Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); Saint Joseph School (approx. 0.9 miles away); Saint Joseph Bell (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Adrian.
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 3, 2021
2. St. Joseph Hospital and Home for the Aged Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 3, 2021
3. St. Joseph Hospital and Home for the Aged Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 3, 2021
4. Buildings on the grounds of the St. Joseph Hospital and Home for the Aged
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 3, 2021
5. Regina Caeli Hall 1958 Cornerstone
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 6, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
