Site of the Mission Nuestra Senora de la Purisma Conception
Established by Franciscan missionaries in 1716 with the hope of civilizing and christianizing the Indians of the region. Abandoned temporarily due to the French incursions from Louisiana in 1719. Restored by the Marquis of Aguayo in 1721. Removed to the Colorado River in 1730 and finally situated on the San Antonio River in 1731.
31.5775° N, 94.8764° W
Where to Find It
about 7 mi. S of Douglass via FM 225, then S on CR 798, take left before Goodman Bridge and continue for one mile.
Nearby Markers
- 0.7 mi W Site of the Town of Mount Sterling Douglass
- 1.4 mi NW Presidio Nuestra Senora de Los Dolores Douglass
- 3.4 mi NE 1796 Spanish Colonial Rancho of Bernardo D'Ortolan Nacogdoches
- 3.8 mi NW Site of the Mission Nuestra de la Purisima Concepcion Douglass
- 6.2 mi N Town of Douglass Douglass
- 6.2 mi N San Patricio Rancho Douglass