National Register of Historic Places
St. Ignace Mission
St. Ignace Mission is a historic place in St. Ignace, Mackinac County, Michigan, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000398.
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St. Ignace Mission
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About this place
What is St. Ignace Mission?
The St. Ignace Mission is located in a municipal park known as Marquette Mission Park. It was the site of a mission established by Jesuit priest, Father Jacques Marquette, and the site of his grave in 1677. A second mission was established at a different site in 1837, and the chapel was moved here in 1954. The second mission chapel is the oldest Catholic church in Michigan and Wisconsin. The St. Ignace Mission was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1956, and was declared a U.S. National Historic Landmarks in 1960, one of the earliest sites recognized. The mission chapel serves as the Museum of Ojibwa Culture.
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The record
Listing details
- Name
- St. Ignace Mission
- City
- St. Ignace
- County
- Mackinac County
- State
- Michigan
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000398
- Resource type
- site
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 45.87162, -84.74398
When was St. Ignace Mission listed on the National Register?
St. Ignace Mission was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is St. Ignace Mission located?
St. Ignace Mission is located in St. Ignace, Mackinac County, Michigan at approximately 45.87162, -84.74398. See the map above.
Is St. Ignace Mission a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. St. Ignace Mission is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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