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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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| The original site from a distance. A few hundred feet southwest of the new church. | |
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 Display of cross, well, and wind mill with fragments of floor at site of original mission buildings. Photo date: 1-24-04. |
 Cross and Windmill. Photo date: 5-13-06. |
 Photo date: 5-13-06. |
 Photo date: 5-13-06. |
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This beaten wooden sign beside the remnants of the original floor says: Floor of the old mission, 1818. This floor uncovered in September 1963 was laid by the Padres and Indians of Santa Ysabel Mission in 1818. It extends north for over 300 feet. It included chapel-workshops etc. In 1818 - 500 Indians received baptism on this floor. | |
 Original floor with cross behind. Photo date: 5-13-06. |
 Original floor with cross behind. Photo date: 5-13-06. |
 Original floor tiles. Photo date: 5-13-06. |
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 Windmill. Photo date: 5-13-06. |
 Windmill. Photo date: 5-13-06. |
 This plaque is also near the original site. Photo date: 5-13-06. |
California State Society Daughters of the American Revolution N.S.D.A.R. An U.S.A. Bicentenial Project This plaque marking the site of the first chapel of Santa Ysabel Indian Mission Founded on September 20, 1818 by Father Fernando Martin as an assistencia of the Mission San Diego de Acala is dedicated to the memory of the faith and courage of the mission fathers and the Indians of this area January 29, 1974 by The Members of Districts 11, 12, and 14 |
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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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