Little Sisters of the Poor

Little Sisters of the Poor (HM2D52)

Location: Indianapolis, IN 46202 Marion County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 46.377', W 86° 8.885'

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The Little Sisters of the Poor, a
Catholic religious order devoted to
caring for the elderly poor,
arrived in the U.S. in 1868 and
quickly expanded nationally. At a
time when the elderly were often
ignored and unseen, the Little
Sisters of the Poor provided a
home. They came to Indianapolis in
1873 and established a home for the
aged poor on this site soon after.

The home was open to anyone over
age sixty with no means of support,
regardless of race, religion, or
ethnicity. The Little Sisters solicited
alms daily to provide shelter,
comfort, and basic nursing care for
residents. Their dedication garnered
widespread appreciation. In 1967
the home moved to 2345 West 86th
Street as St. Augustine Home
for the Aged.
Details
HM NumberHM2D52
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Year Placed2017
Placed ByIndiana Historical Bureau and the St. Augustine Guild
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, December 31st, 2018 at 10:01am PST -08:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 572960 N 4402904
Decimal Degrees39.77295000, -86.14808333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 46.377', W 86° 8.885'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 46' 22.62" N, 86° 8' 53.1" W
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Area Code(s)317, 765
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 538 E Vermont St, Indianapolis IN 46202, US
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