St. John the Baptist (Frenchtown) Cemetery
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French-speaking immigrants from Quebec and eastern Canada settled here in the Missoula Valley in the late 1850s. By 1864, French-Canadian Catholics worshiped in a crude log chapel [St. Louis chapel], the second church in Montana Territory established for non-Native Americans. This original chapel was located on current cemetery grounds and later renamed St. John the Baptist. According to some sources (e.g. Westmont World, 11 July 1984), the chapel was moved closer to town in 1879 so people could walk to Mass.
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Looking for a Grave?
If you are looking for a specific grave, contact the parish office.
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Visit
The cemetery is located off Mill Creek Rd and open for visitors throughout the day. Please be respectful during your visit. Let the parish office know if you notice anything that requires special attention.
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Volunteer
If you are interested in helping with cemetery maintenance, contact the parish office. We are always in need of extra hands for our cemetery clean-up days!
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