Why The Catholic Mission Among the Kalispels Moved: Remembering St. Ignatius Mission, Pend Oreille River, Washington, 1844 to 1854

[updated on web 06/04/2000]

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Agenda

Situation

Thesis

The Kalispels

Catholics Arrive in PNW

Founding of St. Michaels Mission Among The Kalispel, 1844

Founding of St. Ignatius Mission Among The Kalispels, 1845

Life at The Kalispel St. Ignatius Mission, Pend Oreille River

Washington Territory Created, 1853

Agricultural Challenges Along the Pend Oreille River

St. Ignatius Mission Relocates to Present-Day NW Montana

After the Move To Montana: Hell's Gate Flathead Treaty, 1855

Conclusion

Author Contact

Author:  Steve Ellersick

Email: sde22ssw@gte.net

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