St. Mary's Academy Historic District

St. Mary's Academy Historic District is an educational complex in Monroe featuring multiple buildings spread across 69 acres with Gothic architectural elements and a central tower flanked by five-story wings. The structures reflect different construction periods and show how the campus expanded over time.

The academy was founded in 1846 as a boarding school for girls and received major additions in 1881 and 1932 to accommodate growing enrollment. These expansion periods shaped the layout and architectural character visible today.

The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary created this institution to advance education for girls across the region. You can see how the spaces were designed to serve both spiritual and academic purposes.

The district is located at the intersection of Elm Avenue and North Monroe Street for easy access. Plan time to walk around and explore the various buildings and the open grounds surrounding them.

The 1932 building designed by D.A. Bohlen & Son blends Art Deco, Tudor Revival, and Gothic styles through variegated brick and stone trim. This unusual mix of architectural styles makes the newest section of the campus visually distinctive.

Location: Monroe

GPS coordinates: 41.92083,-83.38833

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:08