St. Paul's Mission, Historical mission site in Kettle Falls, United States.
The restored log church structure stands on a bluff overlooking the Columbia River, featuring hand-hewn construction methods from the 1840s period.
Catholic missionaries François Norbert Blanchet and Modeste Demers established their presence at this location in 1838, conducting the first Catholic mass in 1839.
The mission represents the intersection of Native American and European religious practices, with early attempts to convert the Sxoielpi people to Christianity.
Visitors can access the National Register of Historic Places site by following directions to the elevated position west of present-day Kettle Falls.
The structure underwent complete restoration between 1939 and 1940 after enduring damage from a fire that occurred in 1910.
Location: Washington
GPS coordinates: 48.62640,-118.10700
Latest update: March 20, 2025 09:05
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