Site of Mission Nuestra Senora de la Luz
Established in 1757 by Franciscan missionaries with the purpose of civilizing and Christianizing the Orcoquiza and Bidai Indians. Abandoned in 1772.
29.8384° N, 94.7363° W
Where to Find It
in front of post office on eastbound side of IH-10
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi W Mission Nuestra Senora de la Luz del Orcoquisac and Presidio San Agustin de Ahumada Wallisville
- <0.1 mi W Joseph Blancpain's French Trading Post Wallisville
- <0.1 mi E Site of Old Wallisville Wallisville
- 0.2 mi SE Wallis Hill Cemetery Mont Belvieu
- 0.7 mi SE Wallisville Cemetery Wallisville
- 4.5 mi W Tilton Cemetery Baytown