Old Town in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Sister Blandina Convent
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2025
1. Sister Blandina Convent Marker
Sister Blandina Convent
Foundation stones laid May 1881; completed September 1881.
Occupied by Sisters of Charity, teachers at Our Lady of Angels School (1881-1887).
Covent, school, infirmary and (1934 - 1945) U.S. Post Office. 1987 the convent closed.
Dedicated to the Faithful.
Gifted by Walter and Shelly Duran.
NMHM-067735
"Let us give ourselves to God to do whatever He pleases with us."
Sister Blandina Segale, SC
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1881.
Location. 35° 5.791′ N, 106° 40.213′ W. Marker is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in Old Town. It can be reached from the intersection of North Plaza Street Northwest and Romero Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque NM 87104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Mother Church of Albuquerque (a few steps from this marker); San Felipe de Neri (within shouting distance of this marker); "Deposition with Six Figures" (within shouting distance of this marker); Albuquerque POW/MIA Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); San Felipe de Alburquerque (within shouting distance of this marker); First Public School in Albuquerque (within shouting distance of this marker); Skirmish of Albuquerque (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of Albuquerque (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albuquerque.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2025
2. Sister Blandina Convent Marker
The marker is near the entrance to the church's gift shop.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2026, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 64 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2026, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
