St. Martin in Brown County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
St. Angela Hall
Circa 1861
— Chatfield College —
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 4, 2024
1. St. Angela Hall Marker
Inscription.
St. Angela Hall was built in 1861 as a residence for priests with ministerial duties throughout Brown and neighboring counties. Built by Cincinnati's first Archbishop, John Baptist Purcell, who resided here during his retirement and died here in 1883. Later, St. Angela Hall was used as classrooms for a children's school, a writing studio for some of the Ursuline Sisters, a dormitory for high school girls, and a residence for the Ursulines. The building was renovated in 2011 and is currently used as office space for college staff.
St. Angela Hall was built in 1861 as a residence for priests with ministerial duties throughout Brown and neighboring counties. Built by Cincinnati's first Archbishop, John Baptist Purcell, who resided here during his retirement and died here in 1883. Later, St. Angela Hall was used as classrooms for a children's school, a writing studio for some of the Ursuline Sisters, a dormitory for high school girls, and a residence for the Ursulines. The building was renovated in 2011 and is currently used as office space for college staff.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 39° 12.549′ N, 83° 53.272′ W. Marker is in St. Martin, Ohio, in Brown County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Anderson State Road and Ohio Route 251, on the right when traveling east. The marker is on the grounds of the Chatfield College Ursulines of Brown County. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20860 Route 251, Fayetteville OH 45118, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gymnasium (within shouting distance of this marker); Solomon Run Low-Head Dam Removal (within shouting distance of this marker); "Cross in The Wilderness" (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line);
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
