University Park in Dayton in Montgomery County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Blessed

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 23, 2026

1. Blessed Marker

Inscription. William Joseph Chaminade
Born in 1761 in Périgueux, France:
Died in 1850 in Bordeaux, France
Founder of the
Society of Mary (Marianists)

The vision of Chaminade and the
Society of Mary (Marianists) gives
focus to the mission and identity
of the University
Artist - Joseph Aspell, 2012

This statue
is a gift to the
members of the Society of Mary
from
Dr. Daniel J. Curran,
the University's 18th President
and
Dr. Claire M. Renzetti
and their sons
Sean and Aidan

Erected by Dr. Daniel J. Curran.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1761.

Location. 39° 44.354′ N, 84° 10.522′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Ohio, in Montgomery County. It is in University Park. It is at the intersection of Alumni Lane and Stadium Road, on the left when traveling north on Alumni Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 College Park, Dayton OH 45409, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Miami Valley.

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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 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Campaign for the University of Dayton (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. (about 400 feet away); Our Lady of the Pines (about 600 feet away); First Members of the Society of Mary in North America in 1849 (about 700 feet away); Erma Bombeck (about 700 feet away); St. Mary’s Hall (about 700 feet away); Wrights Rest at Woodland (approx. 0.3 miles away); Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dayton.

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 23, 2026

2. Blessed Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 23, 2026

3. Blessed Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.