Welcome St. Ignatius MT snyél̓mn 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 also known as Mission and snyél̓mn in Salishis 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
Spring Cleanup day 2026
4/17/2026
It is that time of year again, in honor of Earth Day the Town of St. Ignatius is coordinating a spring cleanup day. we have partnered with Republic services and Lake County Solid Waste to have a dumpster located near town hall on April 25th, this is for yard...
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New employment Opportunities
3/5/2026
The Town of St. Ignatius has the fololowing open positions to fill, applications will be reviewed each friday and the positions will remain open until filled
Permenant Part time public works laborer, with opportunaties to advance into a full time position.
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Water and sewer payment books are now available
12/8/2025
New water and sewer payment books are now available at town hall, the following rates ar enow in affect Water - $29.00 Sewer- $64.00 for both services $93.00 per month. They will be abailable to pick up at Town Hall Monday to Thursday between 7:00 am...
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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...
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