Saint Paul's Mission is near Kettle Falls on the Colville Indian Reservation.
St. Paul’s Mission became the center for Jesuit activity among the
Indians of the Upper Columbia. In 1847 Father DeVos established his
year-round residency at the church. Previously, Father Ravalli traveled
several times a year from St. Ignatius Mission in Cusick, two days
journey to the east, to Kettle Falls, to minister to the Indians who
gathered there to fish and trade each year. When Father DeVos’ health
failed in 1851 he moved to the Willamette Valley. During his time at St.
Paul’s Mission he baptized 491 people, conducted 123 marriages, and
presided over 99 burials. Fathers Joset and Vercruysse replaced him.
Look at these old hinges.
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10 comments:
Wonderful bit of history here. Love how the mission was built, and how it fits in with its surroundings.
LOVE that old building! wonderful aging.
'Tis indeed a fascinating bit of history that your very fine photos portray, but against the notion that such missionaries were doing great work, I would argue they should have stayed home and left the native American alone! Everyone would be better off today!
So neat! I love old buildings like this. They are treasures aren't they?
Thank you for sharing this beautiful old mission church with us. It's great that it has been restored and stands as a reminder of the priests who served this area when it wasn't an easy thing to do.
Love the old architectural details. What a life he must have led, a great piece of history and social culture.
Great post, MB. I will have to look for this on our trip to Deer Park next month.
That is a marvelous old building.
Great photos! I like old buildings.
This mission has weathered well!
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