Near Cataldo in Kootenai County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Old Mission
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 30, 2013
1. Old Mission Marker
Built by the Coeur d’Alene Tribe in cooperation with members of the Society of Jesus – restored with dedication as a 1976 bicentennial project by Henry Lawrence Day and his friend and helper Al Almquist in whose honor this memorial is erected.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.
Location. 47° 32.935′ N, 116° 21.524′ W. Marker is near Cataldo, Idaho, in Kootenai County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Mission Road and Dredge Road, on the left when traveling west. Marker located in Old Mission State Park, on the grounds in front of the Old Mission of the Sacred Heart building. Access to Dredge Road is from Interstate 90, exit 39. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31732 South Mission Road, Cataldo ID 83810, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Mission Bell (a few steps from this marker); Mission Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); Lodging for Travelers (within shouting distance of this marker); Stock and Crop Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Parsonage House
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More about this marker. Marker is engraved metal tablet mounted on natural granite boulder
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
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1. Old Mission State Park. Wikipedia entry:
In the early 19th century, the Coeur d'Alene Indians had heard of these powerful "medicine men" in black robes with a book and wanted some of these men for their own tribe. They sent men east to St. Louis, and in 1842 Father Pierre-Jean De Smet responded to the request and came to the area. Fr. Nicholas Point and Br. Charles Huet came and helped to pick a mission location. The first was along the St. Joe River, but was subject to flooding. In 1846 they moved it to the current location. (Submitted on November 29, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. The Mission of the Sacred Heart. Intermountain Histories website entry (Submitted on May 1, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 30, 2013
2. Old Mission Marker (wide view)
Additional keywords. Jesuits
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 30, 2013
3. Old Mission of the Sacred Heart (front view)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 8, 2018
4. Sacred Heart Mission Church
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 8, 2018
5. Sacred Heart Mission Church apse
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 8, 2018
6. Cataldo Mission
Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the historic sites act of August 21, 1955. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States.
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1962
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 30, 2013
7. OLd Mission State Park Entrance (access to marker from here)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 317 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 29, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 1, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 7. submitted on November 29, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
