Mission San Diego de Alcala DAR & SAR Marker -- San Diego, CA, USA - Daughters of the American Revolution on Waymarking.com

This combination DAR and SAR marker is located at the main entry to historic Mission San Diego, the first Mission in what was then known as Alta California, and is now modern San Diego CA.

From the California Missions website: (visit link)

"General Information
Founded:

July 16, 1769 - The 1st California Mission

Also Called:

Mission San Diego

Current Status:

Active Roman Catholic Church of the diocese of San Diego, properly referred to as the Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá. The mission was made a Minor Basilica in 1976 by Pope Paul VI.

Summary:

California's first mission was founded on July 16, 1769.

Mission San Diego’s church (rebuilt in 1931) has a captivating 46 foot Campanario (bell wall) you won't forget.

This mission has inviting grounds, informative displays, and a rich history."

DAR Chapter: San Diego Chapter DAR, San Diego Chapter SAR Inscription: [DAR Medallion] [SAR Medallion] CALIFORNIA'S FIRST MISSION Founded July 16, 1769 by JUNIPERO SERRA OFM San Diego Chapter DAR San Diego Chapter SAR Date Placed: Not listed

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