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Founded: June 3, 1770 by Father Junipero SerraNamed for: Saint Charles BorromeoLocation: a few miles south of the city of Carmel on Junipero Avenue.San Carlos Borromeo is believed by many to be the...

The renowned Ojai post office tower tile in a beautiful oak frame. Satin finish, hole in back for hanging.

Founded: December 8, 1787 by Father Fermin LasuenNamed for: “The Immaculate Concepción of Mary the Most Pure”Mission La Purísima was located in a fertile valley many miles off the...

The famous Ojai post office tower tile. Handmade in CA, USA and sold exclusively at RAINS. 6"X 6" Unframed

Founded: July 14, 1771 by Father Junipero SerraNamed for: Saint AnthonyFr. Serra knew that this third mission’s success was important to assure that his dream of a “chain” of missions...

Founded:March 31, 1782 by Father Junipero SerraNamed for: Saint Bonaventure.Originally planned to be the third mission in the California chain, halfway between San Diego and Carmel, San...

Founded: September 8, 1797 by Father Fermin LasuenNamed for: St. Ferdinand, King of Spain (1217-1252).In that busy summer of 1797 for Father Lasuen he found his fourth new mission in a large valley...

Founded:January 12, 1777 by Father Junipero SerraNamed for: Saint Claire of Assisi.After a delay of several months, due to an uprising of the natives at Mission San Luis Obispo, the second mission...

Founded: September 8, 1771 by Father Pedro Cambon and Father Angel SomeraNamed for: Archangel GabrielThis mission, although one of the most prosperous, was also one of the most difficult missions for...

Founded: July 11, 1797 by Father Fermin LasuenNamed for: Saint Joseph.Six years after the founding of the thirteenth mission in Soledad Father Lasuen was granted permission to establish an additional...

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...

Founded: September 1, 1772 by Father Junipero SerraNamed for: Saint Luis, Bishop of Toulouse. This mission marks the halfway point in the California mission chain. It is located near the Valley of...

Founded: June 13, 1798 by Father Fermin LasuenNamed for: Louis IX, King of France (1215-1270). Nicknamed “King of the missions”, Mission San Luis Rey was the largest and most populous of...

Founded: July 25, 1797 by Father Fermin LasuenNamed for: Saint Michael the Archangel. The third mission founded by Father Lasuen in the summer of 1797 was quickly filled with the many friendly Native...

Founded: December 14, 1817 by Father Vicente de SarriaNamed for: St. Raphael the Archangel, patron of good health. This site was originally dedicated as an asistencia (sub-mission) of Mission Dolores...

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...

Founded:January 12, 1777 by Father Junipero SerraNamed for: Saint Claire of Assisi.After a delay of several months, due to an uprising of the natives at Mission San Luis Obispo, the second mission...

Founded:August 28, 1791 by Father Fermin LasuenNamed for: the Sacred Cross.Mission Santa Cruz sits on a gentle slope surrounded by the beautiful redwood trees not far from were they meet the Pacific...