Site of First Catholic Church – La Pointe, WI
N 46° 46.329 W 090° 46.909
15T E 669351 N 5182233
This historical plaque marks the spot where the first Catholic church was built on Madeline Island.
Waymark Code: WMJ9RQ
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 10/16/2013
Views: 2
This historical plaque marks the spot where the first Catholic church was built on Madeline Island. Missionary priest Father Frederick Baraga was appointed to minister to the Ojibway people.
Site of
First Catholic Church
Built by Father Frederick Baraga
1835
Madeline Island Historical Museum
Group that erected the marker: Madeline Island Historical Museum
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Old Fort Road
LaPointe, WI USA
54859
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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