California Mission Tiles

Founded:December 4, 1786 by Father Fermin LasuenNamed for: Saint Barbara.Santa Barbara was the first mission founded by Father Fermin Francisco de Lasuen, Father Serra’s successor as President of the California missions. Although Father Serra...

Founded: November 1, 1776 by Father Junipero SerraNamed for: Saint John of Capistrano, Italy. Called the “Jewel of the Missions” Mission San Juan Capistrano is probably the best known of all the California missions. Famous for its beautiful...