Spanish missions in Texas
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The Spanish Missions in Texas comprise the many Catholic outposts established in New Spain by Dominican, Jesuit, and Franciscan orders to spread their doctrine among Native Americans and to give Spain
Spanish missions within the boundaries of what is now the U.S. state of Texas
The destruction of Mission Santa Cruz de San Sabá.
Franciscan missionaries in California
Socorro mission front
Mission San Francisco de la Espada is a Roman Rite Catholic mission established in 1690 by Spain and relocated in 1731 to present-day San Antonio, Texas, in what was then known as northern New Spain.
Spanish missions in Texas
…San Clemente 31.55981, -99.73483 March 16, 1684 It was a temporary mission established by Juan Domínguez de Mendoza. It lasted until May 1, 1684. San Francisco de los Tejas Near Weches 1690 Abandoned in 1693 due to local resistance, disease, and resource challenges. It was re-established as the missions Nuestro Padre San…
The church of Mission San Francisco de la Espada.
Mission Espada, 2011
The Espada aqueduct as it crosses Piedras creek
Interior of the church