Des Plaines in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Saint Scholastica, Virgin
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 13, 2025
1. Saint Scholastica, Virgin Marker
C. 480543 A.D. Feast February 10
Twin sister of Saint Benedict
This is a wise virgin whom the Lord found watching, who when she took her lamp brought oil with her and when the Lord came she went in with him to the marriage.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is February 10, 543 CE.
Location. 42° 3.544′ N, 87° 53.83′ W. Marker is in Des Plaines, Illinois, in Cook County. It can be reached from River Road (U.S. 45) 0.6 miles north of Golf Road (Illinois Route 58), on the left when traveling north. The marker is on the southern edge of the western section of All Saints Cemetery. It is about a ½-mile southwest of the entrance into the cemetery's western section. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Des Plaines IL 60016, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Saint Pius X (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); All Saints Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named All Saints Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Francis Eugene George (approx. half a mile away); First McDonald's Franchise (approx. 1.1 miles away); 09.11.2001 (approx. 1.2 miles away); 9/11 Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Des Plaines Savings & Loan Association (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all
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More about this marker. The memorial is also etched with four Bible verses. Romans 12:11 and Romans 12:12 flank either side of the statue facing forward. On the left side is Canticle (Song of Solomon) 3:4, and on the right is Psalm 41:2.
Regarding Saint Scholastica, Virgin. Scholastica, born in the 5th century of wealthy parents in Umbria, Italy, is considered the founder of the Benedictine order of nuns.
Also see . . . 10 February: Feast of Saint Scholastica.
Excerpt: "Saint Scholastica died in the year 547. She is the patron saint of convulsive children, nuns, and for protection from rain and storms."(Submitted on July 14, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 13, 2025
2. Saint Scholastica, Virgin statue
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 13, 2025
3. Saint Scholastica, Virgin
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 13, 2025
4. Saint Scholastica, Virgin side view
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 14, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
