Founded in 1836 by Dr. Marcus Whitman<span> and his wife, Narcissa, the </span>Whitman Mission<span> was the site of one of the worst tragedies along the Oregon Trail. The Whitmans, Methodist missionaries, offered religious instruction and medical services to the local Cayuse Indians.
Founded in 1836 by Dr. Marcus Whitman<span> and his wife, Narcissa, the </span>Whitman Mission<span> was the site of one of the worst tragedies along the Oregon Trail. The Whitmans, Methodist missionaries, offered religious instruction and medical services to the local Cayuse Indians.</span>
