St. Ignatius, MT
At the base of the majestic Mission Mountains on the Flathead Indian Reservation, St. Ignatius is home to the St. Ignatius Mission. A National Historic Site, the mission was built in 1891 by American Indians and Jesuit missionaries. Adorning the mission's walls and ceiling are 58 hand-painted murals by Brother Joseph Carignano—a self-taught artist who worked as the mission cook and handyman years ago. Also nearby: Three Chiefs Cultural Center, the Mission Mountains Wilderness, stellar rock climbing, McDonald Lake and the Bison Range.
Salish Name: Snyel̓mn
Meaning: “Place Where Something is Surrounded”
Chambers + Visitor Information
Annual Events
- Good Old Days
Parks
- Good Old Days Park
Featured Listings
Allard's Stage Stop
77579 U.S. Highway 93
St. Ignatius, MT 59865
St. Ignatius, MT 59865
406.745.2951
Four Winds Indian Trading Post
74205 U.S. Highway 93
St. Ignatius, MT 59865
St. Ignatius, MT 59865
406.745.4336
Post Creek 44 Bar, Steak & Tap
73124 U.S. Highway 93
St. Ignatius, MT 59865
St. Ignatius, MT 59865
406.745.3018
