Near Cataldo in Kootenai County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Parsonage House

Superior's Place

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 8, 2018

1. Parsonage House Marker

Caption: Based on an 1860 sketch by Fr. Gilmore.

Inscription. The Parsonage house was the permanent house for the superior of the Mission. It is shown with a stone foundation. The west extension is depicted with a board floors, possibly a porch-like structure. The building was constructed with hewn logs using the post-in-sill technique. This parsonage served the Mission until 1864, when it was completely destroyed by fire. Fortunately, the church was spared.

Erected by Idaho State Parks and Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.

Location. 47° 32.908′ N, 116° 21.51′ W. Marker is near Cataldo, Idaho, in Kootenai County. Marker can be reached from South Mission Road near Interstate 90. 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. Mission Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); Lodging for Travelers (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Mission (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Mission Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Stock and Crop Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Grist Mill

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old River Channel (about 600 feet away); Dug-Out Canoe (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cataldo.

More about this marker. This marker is found on the grounds of Old Mission State Park, located off of Interstate 90, exit 40.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 8, 2018

2. Parsonage House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.