Torrington in Northwest Hills Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Site of Convent of Mercy
Photographed by Conrad Ward, April 8, 2025
1. Site of Convent of Mercy Marker
On this site of the former Convent of Mercy, we honor the countless Sisters of Mercy who served Saint Francis of Assisi School and Parish for over 100 years. Our parish family is indebted to them for their dedication and generosity.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Women.
Location. 41° 48.24′ N, 73° 7.265′ W. Marker is in Torrington in Northwest Hills Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Church Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 160 Main Street, Torrington CT 06790, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Connecticut’s Berkshire Foothills and in the Litchfield Hills. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Litchfield County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hotchkiss-Fyler House (within shouting distance of this marker); Garden Statue (within shouting distance of this marker); 1902 Constitutional Convention Pin Oak Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Torrington (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Forever Mourned Forever Honored (about 300 feet away); Methodists in Torrington (about 500 feet away); James Alldis House (about 600 feet away); 1955 Floods Memorial (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Torrington.
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Photographed by Conrad Ward, April 8, 2025
2. Site of Convent of Mercy Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2026, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2026, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
