Corpus Christi de la Ysleta
First mission and pueblo in Texas. Established by Don Antonio de Otermin and Fray Francisco Ayeta O.F.M. in 1682. Maintained by Franciscan missionaries for the civilizing and Christianizing of the Tigua Indians, Pueblo revolt refugees. 1936
31.6915° N, 106.3276° W
Where to Find It
located at entrance to Corpus Christi de la Ysleta Del Sur Mission, Ysleta (US 80)
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi E Oldest Mission in Texas Ysleta
- <0.1 mi S Site of First Mission in Texas Ysleta
- <0.1 mi S Ysleta Mission El Paso
- 0.1 mi SE Alderete-Candelaria House El Paso
- 0.1 mi SE The Camino Real El Paso
- 1.5 mi NW San Antonio de Senecu Ysleta