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
Notice of Special Meetings
1/16/2025
The Town of St. Ignatius will have two special meetings scheduled for Tuesday January 21st at the Town Hall located in St. Ignatius.
The first will be a Planning/Zoning Board meeting at 5:00 P.M. to discuss a zoning request from Brenda Ferril.
The second will be in conjunctin with the councils...
Counseling Services Available
1/7/2025
Food Pantry Looking for Volunteers
12/19/2024
The Mission Valley Food Pantry in St. Ignatius is needing volunteers. The Pantry is open Tuesday and Friday 10 am to 2 pm and the last Saturday of the Month. if you have 4 hours 1 to 2 times a month to help it would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions please stop by on the days we are...
Sewer Main Construction
12/11/2024
The Town of Stignatius is happy to announce that the first portion of our waste water upgrade project will be starting next week. Town employees and the council have put in a lot of hours to get this project off the ground. The project has been engenieered so that it can be done in...
Permanant Part Time Help Wanted
10/15/2024
The Town of St. Ignatius Public Works Department intends to hire an “as needed” part-time water and sewer laborer, who will also help with general maintenance. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. Must also have or be able to obtain water and sewer operator...
Proclamation recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day
10/11/2024
Proclamation
Town of St. Ignatius, Montana
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 14, 2024
Whereas, the Town of St. Ignatius recognizes that the Indigenous Peoples of the lands that would later become known as the Americas have occupied these lands since time immemorial and that St. Ignatius is built...
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...
Town of St. Ignatius Launches a Brand New Website! Subscribe Today!
9/6/2024
We are excited to announce that our new website has launched and includes all the information our community needs. Check back often, as we will be adding information often. Subscribe and receive news and alerts via email and text. Let us know what you think!