Father Francisco Lopez Statue - St. Augustine, FL - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

"This sculpture of Father Francis was made by sculptor Ivan Mestroviuc in 1962. It is made of bronze and the base is polished granite. It was administered by the Diocese of St. Augustine, St. Augustine, Florida. It stands eleven feet tall, on a large base.

This statue of Father Francisco Lopez De Mendoza Grajales is located on the grounds of the Nombre de Dios Mission in St. Augustine, Florida, USA. Father Lopez was the first pastor of St. Augustine, the first parish priest in this land. The statue portrays Father Lopez in priestly vestments preaching the Gospel. The statue was dedicated on April 13, 1958 with Dr. Mestrovic and his wife in attendance."

--University of North Florida Digital Commons (visit link)

Street address: 27 Ocean Avenue St. Augustine, FL USA 32084 County / Borough / Parish: St. Johns County Year listed: 2012 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1950-1974 Historic function: Art Current function: Art Privately owned?: yes Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Secondary Website 2: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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