Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Home of Elizabeth Ann Seton
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
1. Home of Elizabeth Ann Seton Marker
This chapel is built on the site of the home of Elizabeth Ann Seton. Her daughter, Rebecca was born here. The Setons lived here from 1801 – 1803. Mrs. Seton, wife, mother, educator and foundress of the Sisters of Charity, was canonized September 14, 1975.
Erected 1977 by New York State Catholic Daughters of America.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1975.
Location. 40° 42.151′ N, 74° 0.823′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is on State Street west of Whitehall Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 State St, New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Watson House (here, next to this marker); Watson House / Our Lady of the Rosary Church and the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Anne Seton (a few steps from this marker); John Wolfe Ambrose (within shouting distance of this marker); John Ambrose Statue (within shouting distance of this marker); New Amsterdam Plein: Nine (within shouting distance of this marker); New Amsterdam Plein: Eight
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2022, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on November 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
