St. Anne Shell Chapel
| St. Anne Shell Chapel | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| District | Archdiocese of Indianapolis |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Chapel of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods |
| Year consecrated | 1876 (July 25) |
| Status | active |
| Location | |
| Location | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana |
| State | Indiana |
| Geographic coordinates | 39°30′33″N 87°27′28″W / 39.50928°N 87.45790°W |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Chapel |
| Completed | 1876 |
| Specifications | |
| Direction of façade | west |
| Length | 15 feet |
| Width | 15 feet |
| Materials | stone, shells |
| Website | |
| http://www.spsmw.org | |
The St. Anne Shell Chapel at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, is on the motherhouse grounds of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. It is known for its interior, which has walls completely covered in seashells forming mosaics and patterns. The small chapel's primary function is as a chapel and shrine in honor of St. Anne.