Sacred Heart Mission and Church, Konawa, Oklahoma
Sacred Heart Mission and Church is a significant historical site in Konawa, Oklahoma, established in 1876. Founded by Father Isidore Robot to serve the Potawatomi Indians, the mission evolved into an educational center, housing schools and a monastery. Despite a devastating fire in 1901 that destroyed many buildings, the mission continued to function and eventually transitioned to St. Gregory’s College. Notable figures such as Jim Thorpe and Patrick Hurley were educated here. Today, local volunteers maintain the mission’s historical legacy.