Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana DAR Marker -- Mission Hills, CA, USA
N 34° 16.435 W 118° 27.715
11S E 365424 N 3793495
The DAR Marker at San Fernando Mission del Rey de Espana, in Mission Hills CA USA
Waymark Code: WM181JE
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/10/2023
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This DAR Marker is located outside the Mission Church inside the walled Mission Gardens, near the statue of Fr. Juniperro Serra.
The Mission is open daily to the public, but is very much an active parish church, so please be aware that some times will be very busy, and other times will be more conducive to exploring.
From the California Missions website: (
visit link)
"San Fernando Rey de España
General Information
Founded: September 8, 1797 - The 17th California Mission
Also Called: San Fernando Mission; La Misión del Señor Fernando, Rey de España (The Mission of Saint Ferdinand, King of Spain)
Current Status: Active Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Summary:
San Fernando Rey de España was founded on September 8, 1797.
This mission is organized around a large quadrangle, with a simple adobe church located in one corner.
A Convento (the padre’s quarters and a guest house) branches off the quadrangle.
The Convento has a stunning colonnade with 19 arches, bordering the full length of the building."