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

Stock and Crop Barn

'Large and New'

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 8, 2018

1. Stock and Crop Barn Marker

Inscription. In 1853, Issac I. Stevens, Governor of the Washington Territory, described the Mission as being composed of buildings enclosing a square, some being quite old, but the barn was large and new. One-half of the barn was reserved for their crops, while the other was arranged for cattle.
Their stock then consisted of twenty cows, eight pair of oxen, and ninety pigs.

Erected by Idaho State Parks and Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals.

Location. 47° 32.924′ N, 116° 21.555′ 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. Lodging for Travelers (a few steps from this marker); Old Mission (within shouting distance of this marker); Mission Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Mission Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Parsonage House (within shouting distance of this marker); Grist Mill (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Old River Channel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 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. Stock and Crop Barn 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 128 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.