St. Mary's
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Szuchie
N 41° 25.703 W 078° 33.680
17T E 703769 N 4589183
A historical marker detailing the origins of St. Mary's.
Waymark Code: WM34PE
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/09/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
Views: 26

This historical marker is located in downtown St. Mary's. It states:



St. Mary's



Founded, 1842, as Marienstadt, by the German-American Catholic Brotherhood, St. Marys was a haven from persecution. It was aided by the Roman Catholic Church, Baltimore merchants, and Ludwig I, King of Bavaria.


Marker Name: St. Marys

County: Elk

Date Dedicated: 01/01/1967

Marker Type: Roadside

Location: Pa. 255 near the Diamond (just N of Pa. 120), St. Marys

Category: Cities & Towns, Ethnic & Immigration, Religion

Website: Not listed

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