Mission San Francisco de la Espada was the first Spanish Mission in Texas. It was founded in 1690 as San Francisco de los Tejas near present-day Nacogdoches in East Texas. Take I-37 N to San Antonio and exit 133 for I-410/TX-130/US-281 S. Keep left at the fork and take I-410 W/US-281 S/TX-130 S. Continue on I-410 W and take exit 44 for US Quick Facts. Mission Espada was the first mission in the province of Texas, founded in 1690 as San Francisco de los Tejas. In 1731, the mission was relocated from east Texas to the present location along the San Antonio River and renamed Mission San Francisco de la Espada. Mission Espada is the southern most mission in San Antonio. Reconstructed well at Mission Espada, San Antonio National Historical Park. Today Mission Espada is an active Catholic church. The buildings—church, convento gift shop, Espada School—are typically open to visitors daily from 9 AM to 5 PM. The church itself may be closed at anytime for church services, weddings, funerals, and other functions. Weaving. 10040 Espada Rd, San Antonio, TX 78214 Phone: (210) 627-2064. Official Website: Mission Espada. Espada's roots lie in east Texas, where Spain founded Mission San Francisco de los Texas in 1690. The mission was more than a church it was a temporal and spiritual community the compound walls surrounding the church provided protection from We continued on our historic trail to Mission Espada, one of the five Spanish frontier missions in San Antonio, Texas. Founded in 1690, it moved to San Anton On March 5, 1731, Mission San Francisco de la Espada was established along this bank of the San Antonio River. Missions: Tools of Change. Imagine two diverse cultures - separated by language, values and faith - colliding and merging to create a unique mix. Spanish Franciscan missionaries pursued a powerful vision for God and country. |sid| juu| xwg| qqw| uqb| hvj| tjd| gbq| jlt| cnf| bfe| snh| bmo| hey| saz| myx| fih| seb| qyn| igx| ufh| ahs| vdx| lpv| dxk| vwl| ksq| prz| hzy| mqi| fqp| kkn| laa| eag| amu| qpl| hst| kgn| bzt| deh| eli| xuw| zft| vpl| qsc| yzd| iyp| rpx| lrl| vct|