Ursuline Convent

Founded in 1727 by the Ursuline Order of nuns, the Ursuline Convent is the oldest and most complete example of French Colonial architecture in America and oldest building in the Mississippi Valley.

The Ursuline Order came to New Orleans at ...

St. Peter's Church and Ursuline Convent

First church built 1824; present church 1906. In the churchyard is buried John R. Niernsee (1823-85), Major C. S. A.; architect of the State House. Ursuline convent located SE corner Main and Blanding streets 1858-65; Valle Crucis 1865-87; Hampton-Preston House ...

Old Ursuline Convent

1749-1753

Next to site of first building erected in 1734

Home of Ursuline nuns who came from France “to relieve the poor, sick and provide education for young girls”

First girl’s school in Louisiana

Oldest building in Mississippi Valley

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Ursuline Convent in the Civil War

Before the Confederate recapture of Galveston on January 1, 1863, the nuns of this monastery declined the evacuation offer. During and after the battle the east wing was used as a hospital for treatment of the wounded from both sides.

Site of Ursuline Convent and Academy

Seven nuns of the Ursuline order from New Orleans arrived in Galveston on January 19, 1847, sent at the request of Bishop Jean Marie Odin. By February 1847 the nuns established a convent and academy in the two-story former home ...