St. Ignace Mission
The St. Ignace Mission (French: Mission Saint-Ignace) is located in a municipal park known as Marquette Mission Park. This is one of the sights of St. Ignace. 1671 is when its story starts.
A museum inside St. Ignace
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 12°. When to go ↓
You can stay in St. Ignace
St. Ignace Mission is inside St. Ignace, which has 26 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1671
St. Ignace Mission dates from 1671. About ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–75°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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St. Ignace Mission
The St. Ignace Mission (French: Mission Saint-Ignace) is located in a municipal park known as Marquette Mission Park. It was the site of a mission established by Jesuit priest, Father Jacques Marquette, and the site of his grave in 1677. A second mission was established at a different site in 1837, and the chapel was moved here in 1954. The second mission chapel is the oldest Catholic church in Michigan and Wisconsin. The St. Ignace Mission was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1956, and was declared a U.S. National Historic Landmarks in 1960, one of the earliest sites recognized. The mission chapel serves as the Museum of Ojibwa Culture.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1671
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1960) · National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 3.7K a year
A base for St. Ignace Mission
The first towns with rooms are St. Ignace (26) and Mackinaw City (45).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From St. Ignace Mission | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Ignace | in town | — | 26 18 hotels · 6 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 2,351 | $132K |
| Mackinaw City 40% vacation homes | 6 mi south | 10 min | 45 27 hotels · 8 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 836 | $224K |
| Mackinaw Township 46% vacation homes | 9 mi south | 15 min | 50 25 hotels · 11 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 495 | $279K |
| St. Ignace Township 26% vacation homes | 12 mi north | 20 min | 13 3 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 campgrounds | 1,007 | $179K |
| Carp Lake Township 52% vacation homes | 13 mi south | 20 min | 12 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 6 lodges & cabins | 747 | $195K |
| Moran Township 38% vacation homes | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 16 6 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 1,072 | $230K |
| Wawatam Township 39% vacation homes | 10 mi south | 15 min | 6 3 hotels · 2 motels · 1 campground | 697 | $227K |
| Beaugrand Township 30% vacation homes | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 campground | 1,093 | $206K |
Getting there
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More near St. Ignace Mission
More places people know lie within 64 miles.
14 mi LakeLake Michigan–Huron
26 mi Ancient siteFort Michilimackinac36 mi Park & preserveMackinac National Park
46 mi LandmarkFort Mackinac
47 mi DamSoo Locks
55 mi WaterfallTahquamenon Falls
63 mi MuseumGreat Lakes Shipwreck Museum
56 mi MuseumRobert Stuart HousePhoto credits
Lake Michigan–Huron: ChongDae, Public domain · Fort Michilimackinac: WMrapids, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Mackinac: P. Hughes, CC BY 4.0 · Soo Locks: USGS, Public domain · Tahquamenon Falls: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum: Doug Coldwell, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Robert Stuart House: Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answers on St. Ignace Mission
Is St. Ignace Mission in St. Ignace?
Yes. It’s inside St. Ignace, MI.
When is the best time to visit St. Ignace Mission?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–75°.
What is the closest airport to St. Ignace Mission?
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County (PLN), about 21 miles away. The nearest big hub is Gerald R. Ford (GRR), about 210 miles.
Where should I stay near St. Ignace Mission?
Mackinaw City (6 mi, 45 places to stay), Mackinaw Township (9 mi, 50 places to stay) and St. Ignace (in town, 26 places to stay).
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