Bromo Arts District in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Sons of St. Mary's: Called to Serve, Educated to Lead

St. Mary's Park

— Dedicated 1977 —

Sons of St. Mary's: Called to Serve, Educated to Lead Marker image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 1, 2023

1. Sons of St. Mary's: Called to Serve, Educated to Lead Marker

Inscription.

Original Site of St. Mary's Seminary & University (established 1791)
First Roman Catholic Seminary founded in the United States

Many notable men have called themselves sons of St. Mary's, among them leaders of church affairs and civil society. Since opening in 1791 over 7,000 of the seminary's students have been ordained to the priesthood, including over 100 bishops. Alumni of St. Mary's College (1799-1852) distinguished themselves in law, politics, business, education, the arts, and philanthropic causes.

Rev. Francis C. Nagot, P.S.S.
(1734-1816)
Founding Superior, U.S. Sulpicians

Cardinal James Gibbons
(1834-1921)
Ninth Archbishop of Baltimore
Defender of Workers' Rights

Alfred Jenkins
(1810-1875)
Prominent Businessman and Philanthropist

Robert Walsh
(1784-1859)
Diplomat, publisher, author

Rev. Michael J. McGivney
(1852-1890)
Founder, Knights of Columbus (1882)

William M. Merrick
(1818-1889)
Distinguished Jurist

Cardinal Lawrence J. Shehan
(1898-1984)
Twelfth Bishop of Baltimore
Promoter of Racial Justice and Equal Opportunity

A. Leo Knott
(1829-1918)
Respected Jurist and

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State Political Leader

Erected by U.S. Province of the Society of St. Sulpice.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Civil Rights • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.

Location. 39° 17.781′ N, 76° 37.381′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Bromo Arts District. It is on North Paca Street (Maryland Route 129) south of Druid Hill Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 625 N Paca St, Baltimore MD 21201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 1, 2023

2. Sons of St. Mary's: Called to Serve, Educated to Lead Marker

markers are within walking distance of this marker: Holy Women of Paca Street (a few steps from this marker); How did this park get its name? (a few steps from this marker); St. Mary's Seminary Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); 621 North Paca Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 627 North Paca Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 619 North Paca Street (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary's Historic Site (within shouting distance of this marker); 637 North Paca Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.