Madison in Somerset County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Father Rasle's School and Mission for Native Americans
Photographed by Kevin Craft, August 28, 2026
1. Father Rasle's School and Mission for Native Americans Marker
stood the first Native American
school in the region now known
as the state of Maine.
This school was established by
Father Sebastian Rasle a
missionary priest and teacher
in the Kennebec river area.
For over thirty years, Father Rasle's
activities included preparation of an
Abenaki dictionary.
Erected 2000 by Maine State Organization - National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 44° 46.194′ N, 69° 53.152′ W. Marker is in Madison, Maine, in Somerset County. It is on Father Rasle Road, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located along the treeline at the back of St. Sebastien cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madison ME 04950, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Maine Highlands. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North
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Other nearby markers. At least one other marker is within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mercer Grist Mill (approx. 6.9 miles away).
More about this marker. Cemetery is open from dawn until dusk.
Also see . . . Wikipedia - Sebastien Rale.
Sébastien Rale (also Racle, Râle, Rasle, Rasles, and Sebastian Rale)(January 20, 1657 – August 23, 1724) was a French Jesuit missionary and lexicographer who preached amongst the Abenaki and encouraged their resistance to British colonization during the early 18th century(Submitted on October 5, 2026, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)
Photographed by Kevin Craft, August 28, 2026
2. Wideview of Father Rasle's School and Mission for Native Americans Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2026, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2026, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
