#112 - Lapwai Mission
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Lapwai Mission sign (#112) on U.S. Hwy. 95 near Lapwai, Idaho.
Waymark Code: WMAHF5
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 01/16/2011
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Idaho History Marker #112 about Lapwai Mission at turnout on eastside of U.S. Hwy. 95 near Lapwai, Idaho.
Marker Name: Lapwai Mission Cemetery
Marker Type: Roadside
Marker Text:
Henry Harmon Spalding established Idaho’s earliest mission near here, Nov. 29, 1836, at a site chosen by the Nez Perce Indians.
Ever since they met Lewis and Clark in 1805-6, the Nez Perce had wanted to find out more about the white mans ways. In 1831 a Nez Perce delegation went all the way to St. Louis, where they saw Clark again and asked for teachers. Spalding came west to answer their call: with Indian help, a house and assembly hall were built in 24 days, and in two months Mrs. Spalding started a mission school. In 1838 the mission was moved north to the Clearwater.
County: Nez Perce
City: Lapwai
Group Responsible for Placement: State of Idaho
Marker Number: 112
Date Dedicated: Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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