Steinauer in Pawnee County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Convent House Bed & Breakfast

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 3, 2021

1. Convent House Bed & Breakfast Marker

Inscription.
The school and convent were constructed in 1932. They were built to replace ones destroyed by a fire. The new school building featured a beautiful attached convent, which was home to four Benedictine nuns until the school closed in 1970. It was vacant until 1993 when a dedicated group of parishioners saw its potential as a bed and breakfast.

Erected by Steinauer Community Heritage House; and Pawnee County Promotional Network. (Marker Number 12.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 40° 12.497′ N, 96° 13.746′ W. Marker is in Steinauer, Nebraska, in Pawnee County. Marker is on Hickory Street just south of 4th Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located beside the walkway, directly in front of the former convent house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 311 Hickory Street, Steinauer NE 68441, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); N.A. Steinauer Home (about 500 feet away); Opera House (approx. ¼ mile away); Bank of Steinauer

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Community Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jailhouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Steinauer Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Knights of Columbus Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Steinauer.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Steinauer Community Heritage House Walking Tour

Also see . . .
1. This Bed and Breakfast In Nebraska Used To Be A Convent And You Need To See Inside. Only in Your State website entry (Submitted on September 30, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Convent House Bed & Breakfast. Steinauer Family in the United States website entry (Submitted on January 17, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 3, 2021

2. Convent House Bed & Breakfast Marker

(convent in background • school is attached - just to the left/north)

School Building (<i>west elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 3, 2021

3. School Building (west elevation)

(convent house is attached - just to the right/south)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 17, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.