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This site is owned, designed, and operated by Kenneth A. Larson who has over a quarter century of experience in design and construction of scenery for the Entertainment Industry and Theme Parks using Computer Aided and Traditional approaches to Design. Ken also has experience in other areas of Design.
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Select photographs of my many visits to The Missions of the United States South and Southwest built by Spain and Mexico between 1565 and 1823. All photographs taken by Kenneth A. Larson. All rights reserved. © 2008 - 2013. |
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Founded 1756
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Personal ObservationsIt took me two tries to find this Mission site. The first attemp was late monring on Sunday and there was no parking. A few days later, on my way home, I stopped in the early morning. It was just after sunrise and took a while to find the marker off to one side and down a trail beside a stream. | (artwork pending) |
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Mission Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe was established in 1756, but was short lived. The church withdrew in March 1758. The Mission was established beside the Guadalupe River and the site also was served by five springs. It was originally an Extension of Mission San Francisco Xavier de Horcasitas (1746-1755) which was located 100 miles northeast. That Mission had many troubles and itself was short lived. Mission San Francisco Xavier de Horcasitas moved to this location in 1755. In January of 1757, the Mission population was two friars, a citizen guard, four Spanish families, and 41 indigenous people (27 were baptized). The site included fertile fields, timber, and meadows. The Mission was abandoned due to raids by the Camanches and other Northern tribes. |
Address and DirectionsNear the GazeboLanda Park New Braunfels, Texas |
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| The marker is southwest of the Gazebo, down a trail. It can't be seen from the parking lot. | |
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| The marker is beside a small stream. | |
 The marker is beside a small stream. |
 The marker. |
 The marker. |
 The marker is beside a small stream. |
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| Note:This is not the official site for any of the places shown in US Mission Trail. US Mission Trail is not responsible for accuracy of the information. Hours of operations, prices, and exhibits are subject to change without notice. |
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