California Missions

21 California missions were founded. They cover 650 miles along the El Camino Real (King’s Highway) between San Diego and Sonoma.

September 19, 2018

Mission San Jose

Mission San Jose WHO: Mission San Jose was founded by Father Fermin Francisco de Lasuen, successor to Father Serra. WHAT: The mission was named after Patron Saint Joseph. WHERE: The mission is located at 43300 Mission Blvd. in Fremont, California (and not in the city of San Jose). WHEN: The mission was founded on June […]