Loretto in Cambria County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rev Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin
A Shepherd of Souls • A Preacher of the Word • A Servant of the Lord
Died at Loretto, Pennsylvania, May 6th, 1840
The just shall be in everlasting remembrance
PS 111-7
Erected 1916 by Young Mens Institute, Altoona, Pennsylvania, Columbus Council No. 120.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is March 18, 1799.
Location. 40° 30.167′ N, 78° 37.885′ W. Marker is in Loretto, Pennsylvania, in Cambria County. Marker is on St Mary Street near Syberton Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Loretto PA 15940, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Loretto (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Loretto (a few steps from this marker); Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel (within shouting distance of this marker); Demetrius Gallitzin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Loretto Area Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); "The Angelus" (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Main / The Bell (approx. 0.3 miles away); Charles M. Schwab Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Loretto.
Also see . . . Rev Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on May 3, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 426 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on September 17, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.