Poverty Ridge in Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Site of the Ridge Home - Sacramento's First Mercy Hospital
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 14, 2015
1. Site of the Ridge Home - Sacramento's First Mercy Hospital Marker
Inscription.
Site of the Ridge Home - Sacramento's First Mercy Hospital. . On June 24, 1895 the Sisters of Mercy responded to the healthcare needs of the people of Sacramento by acquiring the Ridge Home, a small private hospital, from two local physicians. In 1896, the Sisters broke ground for the construction of a larger hospital, Mater Misericordiae, and in May of 1897 it was opened to the public. This marked the beginning of a healthcare ministry led by the Sisters of Mercy that has served generations through the efforts of many healthcare workers, physicians, volunteers and community supporters.,
Dedicated June 22, 1995.
On June 24, 1895 the Sisters of Mercy responded to the healthcare needs of the people of Sacramento by acquiring the Ridge Home, a small private hospital, from two local physicians. In 1896, the Sisters broke ground for the construction of a larger hospital, Mater Misericordiae, and in May of 1897 it was opened to the public. This marked the beginning of a healthcare ministry led by the Sisters of Mercy that has served generations through the efforts of many healthcare workers, physicians, volunteers and community supporters.
Dedicated June 22, 1995
Erected 1995.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is June 24, 1895.
Location. 38° 34.018′ N, 121° 28.792′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in Poverty Ridge. Marker is on 23rd Street south of Q Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sacramento CA 95814, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 14, 2015
2. Site of the Ridge Home - Sacramento's First Mercy Hospital Marker
The marker can be seen here mounted to the retaining wall, with the Sacramento Bee plant in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2015, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 451 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2015, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.