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Mission San Fernando Rey de España, founded by Father La Suen on September 8, 1797, closed the gap between San Buenaventura on the coast and San Gabriel in the interior.
General Information. Founded: September 8, 1797 - The 17th California Mission. Also Called: San Fernando Mission; La Misión del Señor Fernando, Rey de España (The Mission of Saint Ferdinand, King of Spain) Current Status: Active Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Summary:
Nov 21, 2023 · Founded on September 8, 1797, by Father Fermin Lasuen, it became the 17th of the 21 Spanish missions established in California. This article delves into the historical significance of San Fernando Rey Mission and offers insights for visitors looking to explore this historic site.
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1797 – Mission founded. 1834 – Mission secularized. 1842 – Gold found at Placerita Canyon; first known gold find in Alta California. 1861 – Returned to Catholic Church.
The convento (guest house) building features unique river-of-life designs on the doors, and wrought iron locks. There are also two original fountains, as well as a library and museum. The elaborate altar was carved from walnut and dates to 1697. It was imported from Spain by California missions curator Sir Richard Joseph Menn of the Diocese of Mont...
While you are in the area, we recommend a visit to Los Angeles Chinatown, an important cultural and historic site.
Jun 6, 2019 · 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.
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Mission San Fernando Rey de España is a Spanish mission in the Mission Hills community of Los Angeles, California. The mission was founded on 8 September 1797 at the site of Achooykomenga, and was the seventeenth of the twenty-one Spanish missions established in Alta California.
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Mission San Fernando was the 17th Mission to be founded. The site was dedicated by Father Fermin Francisco de Lasuen on September 8, 1797. Location and Geography. The site that Father Lasuen chose was in a valley whose English name means Saint Catherine of Bologna’s Valley of the Live Oaks.
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