Boise State University District in Ada County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Christ Chapel

Old St. Michael’s Church

— Oregon Trail Memorial —

Christ Chapel Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, June 27, 2023

1. Christ Chapel Marker

Inscription. Erected 1866
Restored 1964

Erected by Sons and Daughters of Idaho Pioneers.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Oregon Trail, and the Sons and Daughters of Idaho Pioneers series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.

Location. 43° 36.176′ N, 116° 11.628′ W. Marker is in Boise, Idaho, in Ada County. It is in the Boise State University District. It is on West Cesar Chavez Lane, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1010 W Cesar Chavez Ln, Boise ID 83706, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Idaho’s Snake River Plain.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Protestant Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Crossing the River (within shouting distance of this marker); a different

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marker also named Crossing the River (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Crossing the River (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Crossing the River (about 700 feet away); Bronco Stadium (approx. 0.2 miles away); Father of Bronco Football (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bronco Gymnasium (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boise.

Other markers no longer nearby. Boise State University (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); Airmail Service (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Painting a picture of love: The history of Boise's oldest standing chapel.

Tucked in the trees, nestled on the corner of Boise State University's campus sits a little white chapel with a rich history, dating back more than 150 years. It is visible to anyone who drives by, and houses memories for hundreds if not thousands of couples in the Treasure Valley and beyond.

Originally built in 1866, Christ Chapel is considered to be Boise's oldest standing chapel. It was initially constructed
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, June 27, 2023

2. Christ Chapel Marker
on 7th and Bannock Streets, and was called St. Michael's Church in honor ofReverend St. Michael Fackler. According to historians, Fackler died soon after the church was finished, while treating people who became sick with cholera while on a ship.

In the coming decades, the chapel would be moved twice: first to the corner of 15th and Ridenbaugh Streets in the early 1900's, and then again to its current location at Boise State in 1963. Since being moved to its final destination, the chapel has been used continually for hundreds of weddings, funerals and other events.

(Submitted on February 18, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon.)

Christ Chapel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, June 27, 2023

3. Christ Chapel

Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.