The Loop District in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Sisters of Mercy

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 12, 2016

1. The Sisters of Mercy Marker

Inscription. On this site, Sept. 23, 1846, the
Sisters of Mercy who provided Chicago with its first hospital, began their charitable, educational and civic services to this city

Erected 1964.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is September 23, 1846.

Location. 41° 52.91′ N, 87° 37.479′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. It is on Michigan Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60603, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

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: Historic Michigan Boulevard (within shouting distance of this marker); Aaron Montgomery Ward (within shouting distance of this marker); Yvette Mayorga (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Re-SPLAM (about 400 feet away); Jewelers Row (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Jewelers Row (about 400 feet away); Old Saint Mary's Cathedral (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Historic Michigan Boulevard (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Another marker is no longer

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nearby. Franz West (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 12, 2016

2. The Sisters of Mercy Marker

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 12, 2016

3. The Sisters of Mercy Marker

The Sisters of Mercy Marker<br>Willoughby Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 12, 2016

4. The Sisters of Mercy Marker
Willoughby Tower

Chicago Press Veterans Association Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 12, 2016

5. Chicago Press Veterans Association Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 882 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 20, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.