Early History of St. Rose’s Church Dillon Montana
A historical sketch details St. Rose’s parish from Father Dols’s arrival in the 1880s to the 1929 completion of a new church. It covers dedications in 1888, the transformation of the old church, labor union halls, and later pastors Fathers Foley Lechner Clifford and the building at Reeder and Atlantic streets. It also notes St. James Mission, guilds, and the 19th century civic growth surrounding Dillon. The piece highlights bishops Brandel and Tutle and local committees involved in church foundations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Dols
Laurin
Virginia City
Dillon
St. Rose's
Brandel
Father Dols
St. Rose’s
Father Foley
Clifford
F. X. Lechner
Reeder and
Atlantic Streets
Timothy Clifford
St James Parish Evolution From Mission to Self Supporting
The article traces St James Parish history from land sales in Bannack and Idaho streets through church moves and additions. It notes the 1890 relocation, 1893 rectory completion, 1901 transept and chancel expansion, 1911 consecration, and the 7500 dollar Guild Hall gift by Mrs. Lovell. Nine rectors followed Hooker, and current confirmed membership is 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prout
Bannack
Idaho
Dillon Townsite Company
Thomas M. Selway
Philip Thorpe
Philip Lovell
P. H. Poindexter
John F. Bishop
Hiram Brundage
S. D. Beebe
Lyman H. Bennett
St. James’ Mission
St. James
Sidney D. Hooker
Hooker
Mary Russell Perkins
Hartford
Eliel
J. F. Bishop
Guild
St. James Guild
Ellen Lovell
Mr. Hooker
Montana
W. S. Watson
Mr. Jensen
H. P. J. Selinger
C. H. Parlour
Thomas W. Bennett
H. N. Tragitt, Jr
Victor Lewis
Lewis D. Smith
Arthur B. Ward
Outdoor recreation options around Dillon Montana described
The article highlights Dillon area leisure spots including Elkhorn Hot Springs 42 miles west offering hiking fishing and hot plunges plus winter skiing. It notes 1500 miles of fishing streams Big Hole Beaverhead Red Rock rivers and various trout species. Also covered are Diamond Bar Inn dude ranch Jackson 50 miles away with lodge and pack trips, Birch Creek CCC park, Dill mont park facilities, and local venues like Roxy theater and Dilllon Bowling Center with public library hours and county museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhorn Hot Springs
Dillon
Big Hole
Beaverhead
Red Rock
Diamond Bar Inn
Jackson
Birch Creek
CCC
Women’s Athletic Association of the College
Birch
Dillmont Park
Roxy Theater
New County Museum
Also Mentioned on This Page
ST. Rose’s Catholic Church
Fr. F. X. Lechner
ST. James’ Episcopal Church
F. D. Willis
Bishop Brewer
Utah and Northern
Court House
Guild Hall
Bishop Tuttle
E. G. Prout
Dillon’s St. Rose Catholic Church
Jack’s Market
Sebree and
Idaho Sts
Fuller Paints
Standard Lumber
Butte
St. James Parish
Presbyterian Church
Jackson Church
Church At Wisdom
Coats and Suits
Swansdown
Betty Rose
Kay McDowell
Minx
Ellen Kay
Joan Miller
Jean Lang
Mound Hosiery—Jantzen Foundations
Peter Pan Bras
Artemis Lingerie
Hazel
Style & Beauty Shop
Chevrolet
Fisher
America
Montana Auto Sales, Inc
von, Montana
Montana and
Reeder Sts
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