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

Main Cemetery

Sacred Grounds

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 8, 2018

1. Main Cemetery Marker

Inscription. The main cemetery with log houses (grave houses) was located in this area. The limits of this have not been fully established (as of 1976); but according to the Mission records,
well over 300 people have been buried here. Many of the graves still visible are small unmarked mounds and depressions.

Erected by Idaho State Parks and Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.

Location. 47° 33′ N, 116° 21.396′ 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. Mullan Military Road (here, next to this marker); Indian Village (within shouting distance of this marker); Dug-Out Canoe (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Mission Bell (about 600 feet away); Old Mission of the Sacred Heart (about 600 feet away); Old Mission (about 700 feet away); Mission Landing (about 700 feet away); Parsonage House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cataldo.

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

Main Cemetery and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 8, 2018

2. Main Cemetery and Marker

Main Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 8, 2018

3. Main Cemetery

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 170 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 1, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.