Our Lady of Lourdes, (sculpture).

Our Lady of Lourdes, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

Our Lady of Lourdes, (sculpture).

Possibly 1910s or 1920s. Relocated 1974. Dedicated April 30, 1978.

Sculpture: painted white; Base: river cobbles set in concrete.

Sculpture: approx. 4 1/2 ft. x 18 in. x 12 in.; Base: approx. 4 x 10 x 5 ft.

(On sign on rock:) CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS/OF AMERICA/1976-1978/COURTESY OF/THE/DAUGHTERS OF JESUS unsigned

Roadside grotto contains a statue of the Virgin Mary standing on a base of stone and concrete. She stands under a canopy and holding flowers. St. Bernadette, also holding flowers, kneels at the left. A figure of St. Francis of Assisi stands at the right. The grotto is landscaped with juniper bushes and a path. It is enclosed on three sides by a low welded metal fence and a high gate.

Religion -- New Testament -- Mary

Religion -- Saint -- St. Bernadette

Religion -- Saint -- St. Francis

Outdoor Sculpture -- Montana -- Emigrant

Owned by Murphy, James & Gail, Box 315, Emigrant, Montana 59027

Located Our Lady of Lourdes Roadside Grotto, Off Highway 29, Emigrant, Montana

Formerly located St. Joseph's Hospital, Lewiston, Montana ca. 1910-1974.

Grotto was built under the direction of the Catholic Daughters of America and Lorraine Schmidt in fulfillment of a promise made by Mrs. Schmidt to the Virgin Mary. The actual construction was done by couples from Livingston, Pine Creek and Billings, Montana. The land was donated by Mr. & Mrs. James Murphy, and the plexiglass canopy is a gift of Mr. & Mrs. George Indendi. The figures of Mary and St. Bernadette are gifts of the Daughters of Jesus and previously stood at St. Joseph Hospital in Lewiston, Montana. The Virgin figure was struck by lightning in 1982, severely damaging her proper left arm. The placement of the flowers conceals the damage. IAS files include related articles and information.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Montana survey, 1995.

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