St. Ignace Mission - St. Ignace MI - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

The first mission was located on Mackinac Island. Father Marquette moved the site to its current location. The original mission built was burned. Between 1705 and 1837 there was no mission at St Ignace. A second mission was built in 1837 and was located about 1 miles south of this site. The chapel was moved here in 1954. The second mission chapel is the oldest Catholic church in Michigan and Wisconsin.

In 1877 the grave of Father Marquette was discovered and a marble statue was built over the site. Father Marquette remains were buried here in 1677 after being moved from another location.

It was declared a U.S. National Historic Landmarks in 1960, one of the earliest sites recognized. Today The mission chapel currently serves as the Museum of Ojibwa Culture.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1905 Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic Street address of Church: State and Marquette Sts., Marquette Park St. Ignace, MI Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

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