Museum of Ojibwa Culture - St. Ignace MI
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nomadwillie
N 45° 52.290 W 084° 43.880
16T E 676073 N 5082273
The site of a mission established by Père Jacques Marquette in 1671, and the site of his grave. In the late 1980s, the chapel was converted for use as the Museum of Ojibwa Culture,
Waymark Code: WMPV9Z
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 10/23/2015
Views: 4
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.
Theme:
Cultural
Street Address:
State and Marquette Sts., Marquette Park
St. Ignace , MI
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Memorial Weekend to Late June
Mon. - Sat. 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
July 1 to Labor Day
Open Daily! 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Labor Day to November 1st
Open Daily! 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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