Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sr. Bernard Sheridan
(1860-1924)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 20, 2011
1. Sr. Bernard Sheridan Marker
Pioneer nurse anesthetist. Born Jeanne Sheridan in Ireland, Sister Bernard entered Saint Vincent Hospital to study nursing in 1877 and developed expertise in anesthesiology. Her work was a landmark in nurse anesthesia education programs nationwide.
Erected 2003 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine • Women. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 42° 6.652′ N, 80° 4.778′ W. Marker is in Erie, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. Marker is at the intersection of West 25th Street and Myrtle Street, on the right when traveling west on West 25th Street. Located on sidewalk at St. Vincent Heart Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 232 West 25th Street, Erie PA 16502, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Korean War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Erie County World War II Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Colonel Philip Cochran (approx. 0.3 miles away); Flag Display (approx. 0.3 miles away); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3
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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 20, 2011
2. Sr. Bernard Sheridan Marker
At Saint Vincent Heart Center
3. Sr. Bernard Sheridan
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 841 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
