Emmitsburg in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Emmitsburg Sisters of Charity
Photographed by Craig Swain, June 22, 2008
1. Emmitsburg Sisters of Charity Marker
Dedicated to
Emmitsburg Sisters of Charity
The community of Sisters of Charity was founded in this valley on July 31, 1809, by Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.
The Sisters served the citizens of Emmitsburg and the environs both spiritually and physically.
They soon answered the call of the Bishops of the United States throughout the country and established the first parochial schools, orphanages and hospitals.
Prior to the Battle of Gettysburg, the Armies of the North and of the South encamped on these grounds within hour of each other. After this infamous battle, the Sisters nursed the wounded soldiers in Gettysburg and thirty other establishments throughout the war ravaged country.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1810.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 39° 42.115′ N, 77° 19.67′ W. Marker was in Emmitsburg, Maryland, in Frederick County. It was on South Seton Avenue (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area:
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Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Central Maryland. It was also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Army of the Potomac (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Army of the Potomac (within shouting distance of this marker); The Emmitsburg Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); Emmitsburg High School (within shouting distance of this marker); Volunteers Mural (within shouting distance of this marker); A Building With Many Lives (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Carriage House Inn (about 400 feet away); 137 South Seton Avenue (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Emmitsburg.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Mount Saint Mary's College
Photographed by Craig Swain, June 22, 2008
2. Markers near the Willow Rill Bridge
Two markers stand next to the Willow Rill Bridge on Business U.S. 15 through Emmitsburg. On the left is the Emmitsburg Sisters of Charity marker. On the left is the Mount Saint Mary's College marker.
Also see . . . Daughters of Charity, Emmitsburg Chapter. (Submitted on July 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, June 22, 2008
3. Missing War Department Tablets
On the other side of the creek, in front of the post office, are two "stalks" for missing War Department Tablets. The tablets were recently replaced. See nearby markers.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,820 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
