Historic District - North in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
St. Vincent's Academy
Photographed by Mike Stroud, February 1, 2008
1. St. Vincent's Academy Marker
Records attest to bravery and heroic service rendered by the Sisters of Mercy during the yellow fever epidemics of 1853, 1876, and 1878, and to their care for the wounded and suffering during the Civil War. Students at St. Vincent's include Winnie and Jeff Davis, children of Confederate President Jefferson Davis.
Noted architect, Charles B. Cluskey, designed the Convent and Academy building. The style is Greek Revival.
Heritage Hall in the original building recalls for today's young women St. Vincent's tradition of educational excellence.
Erected 1983 by Georgia Historic Marker. (Marker Number 025-93.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work
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Location. 32° 4.439′ N, 81° 5.469′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the Historic District - North. It is at the intersection of East Liberty Street and Abercorn Street,, on the right when traveling east on East Liberty Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 East Liberty Street, Savannah GA 31401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Coastal Plain and on the Georgia Coast and the Golden Isles. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. 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 New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Minor Basilica Proclamation (within shouting distance of this marker); Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. Denis N. Cottineau (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Captain Denis Cottineau de Kerloguen (about 400 feet away); Edward Greene Malbone (about 500 feet away); Mary Musgrove (about 500 feet away); James Johnston (about 500 feet away); Andrew Low House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.
Regarding St. Vincent's Academy.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, February 2008
2. Academy of Saint Vincent
It was founded in 1845 by the Sisters of Mercy. It enrolls about 350 girls in grades 9–12.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, February 1, 2008
3. St. Vincent's Academy Front door view
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
4. St. Vincent's Academy Marker, at right
Photographed by Mike Stroud, February 2008
5. Wall Plaque
"This Structure has been recorded by the Historic American Building Survey of the United States Department Of Interior for its archives at the Library Of Congress"
Historic American Buildings Survey
6. St. Vincent's Academy
Historic American Engineering Record HABS GA, 26-SAV, 81-2
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