St. Joseph's Catholic Mission Church
St. Joseph's Catholic Mission Church, Colonial church in Townsend, United States
St. Joseph's Catholic Mission Church features arched windows, a prominent belfry, and a steeple addition that modified its original colonial architecture in 1902.
The church, built during 1875-1876 by Thomas Howell, stands as the oldest surviving Roman Catholic church structure in Montana.
The building transformed from its religious function into the Canton Church Historic Site, preserving Montana's early Catholic architectural heritage.
Located at 3497 Montana Highway 284, the church received protection through relocation by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in 1954.
The structure represents one of Montana's few examples of Colonial architecture, maintaining design elements from its original construction despite architectural modifications.
Location: Townsend
Website: http://goldwest.visitmt.com/listings/17511.htm
GPS coordinates: 46.40889,-111.44861
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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