Museum Canton Church Historic Site

Address 3497 Highway 284
Townsend, MT 59644 View on Map Own or manage this business?

Website http://canton-church.org Email victorsample@gmail.com Phone 406-266-3710

Overview Service & Activities

About St. Joseph's Catholic Church, known today as the Canton Church was built in 1875-1876 by the first pioneers in Montana's Canton Valley representing many faiths. The church became Montana Territory's seventh church. It began as a community center has returned to its roots as the church restoration board presents an array of exciting performances throughout the summer. Available to host family reunions, meetings and paint outs by the Helena Art Center. Artists may want to use the church as a pleine aire location for landscape painting. Just below the church is a large park area with water and electricity available. The park is available for use by reservation. For those who wish to tour the church, the board members host tours beginning at 3:00 until 6:00 every other Friday beginning in June until the end of August every summer. Visit our Website for a current listing of Events.

Contact

MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 493
Townsend, MT 59644

CONTACT 406-266-3710

Details

SEASON June 17, July 8, July 22, August 12, August 26

HOURS 3:00pm - 5:00 viewing and tour 5:00pm - 7:30 scheduled event

RESERVATIONS Walk-Ins Welcome

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS As you leave Townsend going east on Highway 12, turn left at the flashing light on secondary Highway 284, head north approximately seven miles. In 1954 St. Joseph's (Canton) Church was moved from its original setting in the Canton Valley and placed on ground connecting it to St. Joseph's cemetery.

SERVICES Maps Merchandise Parking Public Restroom Tour

ACTIVITIES Art Art Gallery Cultural Heritage History Photography Tour