Davenport in Scott County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Original St. Ambrose College

— The Celtic Heritage Trail —

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2022

1. Original St. Ambrose College Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In 1882 Bishop John McMullen, born in Ballynahinch, County Down, wanted a place to begin a college. The pastor of St. Marguerites Parish, Fr. Henry Cosgrove, offered two rooms in his parish grade school. There, on September 4, 1882, St. Ambrose Seminary opened when thirty-boys walked through the doors to be greeted by Fr. A. J. Schulte, and Mr. Joseph Halligan, the first teachers at St. Ambrose. From these beginnings, St. Ambrose University was born. St. Ambrose remained on this site until 1885 when it moved to its current location on West Locust Street.

Erected by The Riverboat Development Authority • The Celtic Heritage Trail.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is September 4, 1882.

Location. 41° 31.837′ N, 90° 34.177′ W. Marker is in Davenport, Iowa, in Scott County. Marker is on Iowa Street north of East 10th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 422 E 10th St, Davenport IA 52803, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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. Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cathedral (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Sharon Home (approx. ¼ mile away); The Palmers (approx. ¼ mile away); B.J. Palmer House (approx. ¼ mile away); The Palmer Family Residence (approx. ¼ mile away); Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (approx. 0.3 miles away); Calvary Baptist Church - First Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Soldier's Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Davenport.

Also see . . . History of St. Ambrose University. What began in 1882 as a seminary and school of commerce for young men has become a full university offering more than 60 undergraduate majors, 11 master's, and three doctoral programs. (St. Ambrose University) (Submitted on July 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2022

2. Original St. Ambrose College Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.