Illinois State University in Normal in McLean County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Mennonite College of Nursing

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 21, 2025

1. Mennonite College of Nursing Marker

Inscription. The first independent college of nursing in the nation to be accredited by the National League for Nursing

January 26. 1987

"Pray for one another, that you may be healed." James 5:16

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is January 26, 1987.

Location. 40° 30.599′ N, 88° 59.503′ W. Marker is in Normal, Illinois, in McLean County. It is in Illinois State University. It can be reached from West College Avenue, on the right when traveling east. The marker is in a small garden next to Schroeder Hall and Edwards Hall on the campus of Illinois State University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Normal IL 61761, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois.

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 territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John F. Kennedy Memorial Clock (a few steps from this marker); Old Main (within shouting distance of this marker); The Illinois State Normal University (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Main Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); William Saunders (about 300 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Capital Stone from the Third McLean County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Illinois State Normal (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Normal.

Also see . . . History of Mennonite College of Nursing. (Submitted on June 23, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 21, 2025

2. Mennonite College of Nursing Marker

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 21, 2025

3. Mennonite College of Nursing Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 23, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.