Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in Vigo County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Saint Theodora Guérin
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Photographed by Al Wolf, August 16, 2009
1. Side A - - Saint Theodora Guerin Marker
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Born Anne-Thérèse Guérin in 1798 in France. In 1823, she entered the Catholic congregation Sisters of Providence of Ruillé; received the name Sister St. Theodore. Noted for her teaching, she led a mission from France to establish schools and orphanages in the Indiana wilderness; arrived here fall 1840 and established the Sisters of Providence in U.S.
Guérin opened a female academy in July 1841, the predecessor of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Initially, she and the sisters endured anti-Catholic sentiments and harsh frontier conditions. At her death in 1856, she had directed the opening of 11 schools in 9 Indiana towns. Pope Benedict XVI canonized her in 2006, naming her Saint Theodora Guérin.
Erected 2009 by Indiana Historical Bureau and Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. (Marker Number 84.2009.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1841.
Location. 39° 30.526′ N, 87° 27.65′ W. Marker is in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, in Vigo County. It is on Grotto Drive (Road 10) west of College
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana and in the Wabash Valley. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Site of First Providence Convent (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Gene Abrell (approx. 2.3 miles away); Burial Ground Fort William Harrison (approx. 2.6 miles away); The Unknown Embattled Defenders of Fort Harrison (approx. 2.6 miles away); Fort Harrison (approx. 2.6 miles away); Confederate Soldiers Buried in this Cemetery (approx. 3.1 miles away); Union Hospital (approx. 3.3 miles away); Visionary Point (approx. 3½ miles away).
Another marker is no longer nearby. Ft. Wm. Henry Harrison (was approx. 2.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. This link, the official site of Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, has more information about Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. (Submitted on August 18, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed by Al Wolf, August 16, 2009
2. Side B - - Saint Theodora Guerin Marker
2. Photos of Dedication (Courtesy - Indiana Historical Bureau):. (Submitted on January 20, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Additional keywords. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Grotto
Photographed by Al Wolf, August 16, 2009
3. Long - Looking East - - Saint Theodora Guerin Marker
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4. Another to East - - Saint Theodora Guerin Marker
Marker can be seen to the bottom right in the photo.
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5. Long - Looking West - - Saint Theodora Guerin Marker
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6. Looking North - - Saint Theodora Guerin Marker
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7. The "Grotto" - - Short few paces from Saint Theodora Guerin Marker
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8. Another View - - The "Grotto" near Saint Theodora Guerin Marker
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9. Site of First Providence Convent - Marker
This marker is a short walk to the East also on the North side of Grotto Drive. This marker reads: ""Site of First Providence Convent Founded October 22, 1840 by Mother Theodore Guerin. Donors - Georgia Gearss Crume / Mary Korbly McNutt""
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Photographed by Al Wolf, August 16, 2009
10. Closer View - - The "Grotto" near Saint Theodora Guerin Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,227 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on August 18, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
