Emmitsburg in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Monsignor Hugh J. Phillips

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 26, 2023

1. Monsignor Hugh J. Phillips Marker

Inscription. Dedicated in memory of
Monsignor Hugh J. Phillips Former President of nearby Mount Saint Mary's College and Seminary (now University) and longtime Chaplain of the National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes for his tireless efforts to have a Maryland Welcome Center established on this location.

Erected by The Catoctin Mountains Tourist Council & the Tourism Council of Frederick County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 39° 42.505′ N, 77° 18.851′ W. Marker is in Emmitsburg, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker can be reached from Catoctin Mountain Highway (U.S. 15) south of North Seton Avenue (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17300 Catoctin Mountain Hwy, 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. Gettysburg Campaign (a few steps from this marker); Emmitsburg (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Emmitsburg (within shouting distance of this marker); The Town of Emmitsburg, Maryland (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Emmitsburg Longrifles (within shouting distance of this marker); Thurmont (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Thurmont (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Emmitsburg.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 26, 2023

2. Monsignor Hugh J. Phillips Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.