A friend recommended a Sunday drive destination for Hubby and I. She suggested Pia Mission Cemetery (Pia – pious or devout). The Catholic mission is a very scenic and easy drive from our home, and I have no idea how we had never heard of it in the many years that we have lived here.
I cannot find any history of this mission when surfing the internet, nor is there a landmark sign with any information.
* Clicking on a photo will give you a closer look!
Two of the Stations of the Cross:
The walls and ceiling are completely covered with stamped tin:
Find A Grave calls this cemetery Little Mission Cemetery.
It is also known as the Kelly Hill Indian Cemetery, and is cared for by the families of those interred here.
Chief James Bernard of the Lakes Band Colville Confederated Tribes.
Chief Andre Aurapahkin also of the Lakes Band of the Colville Confederated Tribes.
We were impressed by the patriotism represented here; there are many veterans.
And we wonder what stories this woman could share!:
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What a beautiful church to visit at this time of the year.
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It was a very nice outing, and we had a beautiful day for it! 🙂
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Interesting. I’ve never heard of it, either. Dave and I need to get back into geocaching. Good exercise and a neat way to find hidden corners of our area.
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Exploring our area is fun, Bert! We really are rich in history and in nature! 🙂
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So many of these people are family members…my great grandparents and my grandfather are buried at Pia. It is where I want to be when my time comes. It is so beautiful there.
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Thank you for visiting and sharing, Suzette! What a serene place to be! 🙂
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What a fun find. It’s odd that there is little on it…it must have gone by another name.
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I have found 3 names but no info. Strange. 🙂
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Great find!
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It really is, Donna! I love visiting old missions! 🙂
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Fascinating!
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Yes…I just wish I could have learned more about the mission. 🙂
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