William Elder, Sr.

William Elder, Sr., named this land Mount Saint Mary's & established (ca. 1743) his home "Pleasant Level" and the Elder Cemetery on the plain below. His family deeded (October 24, 1793) this mountain land for a church. In respect for the living God & in honor of our Elder forbears. this plaque is dedicated, June 18, 1989.

Old William, your children have come home.

Marker can be reached from Grotto Road 0 miles from St. Anthony Rd.