Appoximate Site of the Missions
San Francisco Xavier de los Dolores, Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria, San Ildefonso. Originally established on the San Gabriel River by Franciscan missionaries in 1746-1749 with the hope of civilizing and Christianizing the Coco, Mayeye, Orcoquiza and other Indian tribes. The martyrdom of Padre Jose Ganzabal and the circumstances connected therewith caused the departure of the Indians and the friars and the removal of the missions to the San Marcos River in 1755. Reestablished on the banks of the San Saba, Nueces and Sabinal rivers for the conversion of the Lipan Apaches in 1757-1762. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
29.8945° N, 97.9309° W
Access to this marker is restricted.
Where to Find It
Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, Texas State University, on restricted access/private property. Map dot approximate.
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- 0.4 mi SW San Marcos Mill Tract San Marcos
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