Mission San Juan Capistrano - San Juan Capistrano, CA
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bluesnote
N 33° 30.120 W 117° 39.760
11S E 438449 N 3707137
A historical marker located at the entrance to the San Juan Capistrano Mission.
Waymark Code: WM10RK1
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/17/2019
Views: 1
The plaque says, "Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Saint Serra. As the seventh of the 21 California missions, and the only mission in Orange County, it hosts the State's most historically significant chapel, Serra Chapel (1782) and the ruins of the Great Stone Church (1806-1812). The mission welcomes people from all over the world as a place of inspiration and education. Mass is celebrated daily."
Group that erected the marker: Orange County Board of Supervisors
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA 92675
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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