Loyola University in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Mount St. Agnes College Cross
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 10, 2022
1. The Mount St. Agnes College Cross Marker
The trefoil copper cross previously graced the top of the Octagon Building, the original structure of Mount St. Agnes College in Baltimore's Mt. Washington area.
Mount St. Agnes College was founded in 1867 by the Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic order of women religious. On April 8, 1890, the Maryland State Senate granted Mount St. Agnes the charter to confer baccalaureate degrees in the liberal arts.
Mount St. Agnes College continued at the Mt. Washington campus until its merger with Loyola College in 1971, enriching Loyola's curriculum with the addition of undergraduate programs in elementary education, speech pathology, and medical technology.
Erected by Loyola University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is April 8, 1890.
Location. 39° 20.784′ N, 76° 37.26′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Loyola University. Marker can be reached from Ennis Parallel east of North Charles Street (Maryland Route 139), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4501 N Charles St, Baltimore MD 21210, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Ignatius Loyola (within shouting distance
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 11, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
