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St. George’s Indian School

Tacoma, Washington
Details:

Dates of Operation: 1888–1937
Current Diocese: Seattle
Previous Diocese Involved:
Nesqually, 1888–1907
Religious Orders who worked at the Parish / School:
Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, 1888–1937*
On a Reservation: Puyallop Reservation
On the Department of the Interior List: Yes
Tribal Nations Impacted (as listed in historical documents):
Lummi; Nisqually; Puyallup; Snoqualmie


Notes:
The school was founded by a diocesan priest using money received from Mother Katharine Drexel. Blanchet is sometimes used as the location of the school.

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