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Mission San Juan Capistrano was first founded on October 30, 1775, by Father Fermin Lasuen. It was abandoned due to rumors of Indian attacks but was re-founded on November 1, 1776, by Father Junipero Serra. This mission is named after Saint John of Capistrano from Italy.
Mission San Fernando was the seventeenth Spanish mission built in California. It was founded on September 8, 1797, by Father Fermin Lasuen. The name San Fernando de Espana was to honor Saint Ferdinand III, King of Spain.
Soledad Mission was the thirteenth mission built in California, founded on October 9, 1791, by Father Fermin Lasuen. It is known as Nuestra Senora de la Soledad, meaning “the Solitude of Most Holy Mary, Our Lady.”
Discover La Purisima Mission, an important historic site in California, founded in 1787. Its restoration showcases its significance and offers insights into early California history.