Mission San Francisco de la Espada
by Ben Prepelka
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Mission San Francisco de la Espada
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Ben Prepelka
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Mission San Francisco de la Tejas was founded in Texas in 1690. This New World Spanish settlement was hindered by disease and drought. Native Nabedache Indians believed the mission was the root cause of their troubles and forced the Roman Catholic priests to flee to Monclova, Mexico.
When several more attempts to restart the mission were equally unsuccessful, westward relocation brought the church to the San Antonio River area. Established in 1731 and renamed Mission San Francisco de la Espada, the mission church was completed in 1756. Here Mission Espada fit in comfortably with an existing presidio and other established missions along the San Antonio River.
Today the mission is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of five missions of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
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Greta Foose
Love the fact that there are so many textures in this image and the shape of the doorway is amazing.
Katie Dobies
Congratulations on your feature in UNLIMITED NATIONAL PARKS on 8.20.22. Archive it in the discussions for even more viewing.
Jacek Dudzinski
Amazing work. I love it! If you have a sec, please let me know what you think about my images. I really want to progress with my knowledge
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic art has been featured on the ABC Group home page from the P IS For PORTAL week, November 8, 2021 - NOVEMBER 15, 2021. You are invited to add your wonderful art in the Features Archive Discussion in the ABC GROUP as a way to preserve your feature!
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