Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Ursuline Convent in the Civil War

Photographed By Jim Evans,

1. Ursuline Convent in the Civil War Marker

Inscription. Before the Confederate recapture of Galveston on January 1, 1863, the nuns of this monastery declined the evacuation offer. During and after the battle the east wing was used as a hospital for treatment of the wounded from both sides.

Young Lieutenant Sidney Sherman died here in the arms of Mother ST Pierre Harrington. The Confederate Medical Director's report said "All our exertions would have failed but for the noble conduct of the ladies of the Ursuline Convent."

A memorial to the Texans who served the Confederacy.

Erected 1963 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 15462.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil.

Location. 29° 17.684′ N, 94° 47.604′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker is on Ursuline Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Ursuline Convent and Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Helen E. Ebert (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jack Johnson (about 700 feet away); Public Education for Blacks in Galveston

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); James N. Davis House (approx. 0.2 miles away); George H. Nicholls (approx. 0.2 miles away); Galveston Garten Verein (approx. 0.2 miles away); Steffens-Drewa House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.

Photographed By Jim Evans,

2. Ursuline Convent in the Civil War Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 861 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on January 15, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.