Emmitsburg in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The White House
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 22, 2008
1. The White House Marker
This reconstruction log building, faced with clapboard and painted white, was occupied by Mother Seton and her little community in February 1810. At the close of the year the school numbered thirty boarders and forty day pupils.
In 1817 this school, Saint Joseph's Academy, was chartered by the State of Maryland.
The apostolate of Catholic education begun here by Mother Seton continued to flourish after her death.
Elizabeth Seton died in this house in 1821.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1810.
Location. 39° 41.771′ N, 77° 19.662′ W. Marker is in Emmitsburg, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker can be reached from South Seton Avenue (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling north. Located in the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg MD 21727, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Bells of St. Joseph's Valley (about 400 feet away); Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul of New York (about 400 feet away); Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul
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Also see . . . The White House. Seaton Shrine website entry (Submitted on July 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 22, 2008
2. The White House
The marker is seen to the right of the doorway.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,047 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
