Historical Marker

Martin John Spalding

Born May 23, 1810, near Calvary on the banks of the Rolling Fork. Graduated St. Mary's College, 1826. Ordained in 1834 at Urban College, Rome. Christian education and charity were his main interests. Established St. Vincent de Paul Society in 1854, for Christian charity. Appointed by the Pope as Archbishop of Baltimore in 1864. He died at Baltimore, Feb. 7, 1872.