St. Michael's Mission (Ethete, Wyoming) facts for kids
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St. Michael's Mission
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| Location | In Ethete, Ethete, Wyoming |
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| Area | 4 acres (1.6 ha) |
| Built | 1910 |
| NRHP reference No. | 71000886 |
| Added to NRHP | June 21, 1971 |
St. Michael's Mission is a special place in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was started around 1887 by the Episcopal Church. Its main goal was to help and support the Arapaho and Shoshone people. These tribes lived on the Wind River Indian Reservation.
The mission was founded by Reverend John Roberts. He got permission from a very important leader, Shoshone Chief Washakie. The town of Ethete grew up around the mission. Chief Washakie gave the town its name. In the Shoshone language, "ethete" means "good" or "OK."
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History of the Mission
Early Beginnings
In 1900, a small church made of logs was built. It was about 3 miles (4.8 km) from where the mission stands today. This was the first building for the mission.
New Location and Growth
In 1910, the mission got a big gift of money from Mrs. Baird Cooper. This gift helped them build a new, larger site. Over the next seven years, many new buildings were added.
In 1920, the original log church was moved to this new location. It was made bigger and given a new name: "The Church of Our Father's House."
What the Mission Looks Like
The buildings at St. Michael's Mission are set up in a special way. They are arranged around an oval shape in the middle of Ethete.
Besides the old log church, there are several other buildings. These include a former schoolhouse, homes for people, and a cultural center. The cultural center helps keep the traditions of the local tribes alive.
A Place of History
St. Michael's Mission is an important historical site. On June 21, 1971, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is recognized as a special place that is important to the history of the United States.
