After 170 Years, Idaho's Oldest Building is Still Standing Proud

History is fascinating and Idaho has some interesting history and some incredible historic buildings. How much do you know about Idaho's oldest building? This gorgeous work of art and work of faith is still proudly standing in Northern Idaho and has quite the stories to tell.

The Mission of the Sacred Heart in Coeur d'Alene is Idaho's oldest building, and she's still gorgeous! "The Mission of the Sacred Heart was constructed between 1850 and 1853 by Catholic missionaries and members of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe." -Idaho State Parks and Recreation

Idaho State Parks and Recreation website continues, "Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Sacred Heart Mission and the Coeur d’Alene’s Old Mission State Park provide an educational experience not found anywhere else, giving visitors an opportunity to examine the dynamics and complexities between Jesuit missionaries and the tribal people among whom they settled in a beautiful park setting. The park features the Sacred Heart Mission church, a restored Parish House and a historic cemetery."

So beautiful. It's still standing proud, still gorgeous and very old, over 170 years old to be exact!

Idaho's Oldest Building: Old Mission of the Sacred Heart

The Mission of the Sacred Heart in Coeur d'Alene is the oldest building still standing in Idaho. It was built in the early 1850s by missionaries and Indian tribe members.

Gallery Credit: credit Bill Colley

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