Emmitsburg in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cornerstone of the Old Church on the Hill
Photographed By F. Robby, May 11, 2009
1. Cornerstone of the Old Church on the Hill Marker
Laid by Father John DuBois in 1807.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.
Location. 39° 40.887′ N, 77° 21.373′ W. Marker is in Emmitsburg, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker is on Grotto Road, 0.4 miles north of St. Anthony Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is to the left of the entrance to the parking lot for the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, also known as Grotto of Lourdes. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Emmitsburg MD 21727, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pangborn Memorial Campanile (a few steps from this marker); Site of Father Dubois House (within shouting distance of this marker); The John Hughes Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); William Elder, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (within shouting distance of this marker); Amleto Cardinal Cicognani (within shouting distance of this marker); National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes
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Photographed By F. Robby, May 11, 2009
2. Cornerstone of the Old Church on the Hill Marker
Photographed By F. Robby, May 11, 2009
3. Cornerstone
The carving on the stone reads: "C. Stone of St. Mary's Church Laid by the Rev. John Dubois, 1807."
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,024 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 16, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
