Lewiston in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Memory of Thomas F. Hopkins
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 9, 2014
1. In Memory of Thomas F. Hopkins Marker
who at the age of 21, perished, whilst nobly endeavoring to stay the progress of the fire which consumed the seminary, Dec. 5, 1864.Erected 1865 by Students of the Seminary of Our Lady of Angels.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Disasters • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is December 5, 1864.
Location. 43° 8.315′ N, 79° 2.385′ W. Marker is in Lewiston, New York, in Niagara County. Marker is on Lewiston Road (New York State Route 104) 0.2 miles north of Hyde Park Boulevard (New York State Route 61), on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the campus of Niagara University at the front entrance of Clet Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Niagara University NY 14109, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clet Hall, Marillac Hall, Laboure Hall (a few steps from this marker); Alumni Hall / Chapel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Vincent's Hall (about 500 feet away); Lynch Hall (1927), O'Donoughue Hall (1909)
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More about this marker. There is no parking on Lewiston Road - NY 104.
Also see . . . Niagara University. (Submitted on September 19, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 9, 2014
2. In Memory of Thomas F. Hopkins Marker
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 9, 2014
3. In Memory of Thomas F. Hopkins Marker
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 9, 2014
4. In Memory of Thomas F. Hopkins Marker
Northward view, NY 104 at left.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 405 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 19, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
