John Joseph Huches Cabin - Emmitsburg, MD - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

The plaque says, "John Joseph Huches, An Irish-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States, lodged in this cabin. Hughes was employed as a gardener for the Mount St. Mary's College grounds and befriended Mother (St.) Elizabeth Ann Seton, who persuaded Fr. Dubois (President of the College) to consider his admission. Hughes was admitted in September 1820. Six year later, he became a priest and moved on to become the fourth bishop and first archbishop of the archdiocese of New York."

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1820 Architectural Period/Style: Log Cabin Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Country House Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: Tied to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Main Material of Construction: Wood Private/Public Access: Private Admission Fee (if applicable): 0.00 (listed in local currency) Rating: Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed Architect (if known): Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed Related Website: Not listed

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