Welcome to the Town of St. Ignatius St. Ignatius… A Great Place to Live!
The Town of St. Ignatius is defined not merely by geographical boundaries but by the shared values cherished by its residents. Embracing small-town ethics, responsible development, and the conservation of its historical, cultural, and natural legacy are some of the fundamental principles that make St. Ignatius an exceptional place to live.
Steeped in history and indigenous culture, St. Ignatius—known as snyél̓mn in Salish—is situated on the Flathead Indian Reservation, roughly 25 miles south of Flathead Lake. It is named after the St. Ignatius Mission, founded by the Belgian Jesuit missionary Fr. Pierre-Jean De Smet. Established around 1854, St. Ignatius predates Montana's statehood. In 1919, a forest fire devastated most of the town, sparing only a bank, a store, a hotel, and the historic Catholic Church located west of the town. The community was resilient, rebuilding its infrastructure, including a hospital.
Locally known as "Mission," St. Ignatius had a population of 842 according to the 2010 census.
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Featured News
Volunteer Fire department hosting Flag Day Pancake Breakfast
6/14/2025
The members of the St. Ignatius Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast on June 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the St. Ignatius fire hall located at 4 1st Ave.
The public is invited to come and meet the men and women who give their time selflessly to protect their...
Elder Scam and Exploitation Self Defense
6/11/2025
Free Community Event, Public welcome to attend.
Request for letters of support FY 2026 CFP
4/16/2025
The Town of St. Ignatius is seeking letters of suppoort for Congressional funding through the FY 2026 CFP (Community finding project) to be used towards repairing our failing 80 plus year old sewer collection system, please take a moment download the letter and either email or mail it back to...
Library Board Vacancies
10/10/2024
The Town of St. Ignatius is actively seeking volunteers to serve on the St. Ignatius Public Library Board. The library district includes areas outside of the city limits of St. Ignatius. A library board trustee helps provide governance for the public library; hires and evaluates the...
