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In October 2013, the Mission Reach Ecosystem Restoration and Recreation project was completed, adding 15 miles of hiking, biking, and paddling trails to the San Antonio Missions. [8] This project connects Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada to the San Antonio Riverwalk, through a series of park portals.
The San Antonio Missions are a World Heritage Site located in and near San Antonio, Texas, United States. The World Heritage Site consists of five mission sites, a historic ranch, and related properties. These outposts were established in the early 1700s by Catholic religious orders to spread Christianity among the local natives.
6519 San Jose Dr.-San Antonio Missions NHP: San Antonio: Part of San Jose Mission National Historic Site, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park 58: John S. Harrison House: John S. Harrison House: June 29, 2006 : 14997 Evans Rd.
The Alamo is a historic Spanish mission and fortress compound founded in the 18th century by Roman Catholic missionaries in what is now San Antonio, Texas, United States.It was the site of the Battle of the Alamo in 1836, a pivotal event of the Texas Revolution in which American folk heroes James Bowie and Davy Crockett were killed. [4]
The Alamo – previously Mission de San Antonio de Valero (in San Antonio) Dunn's Fort (near Wheelock) Fort Anáhuac (near Anahuac) Fort Defiance – later known as Fort Goliad – previously Presidio la Bahía (near Goliad) Fort Houston (near Palestine, Texas) Fort Lipantitlan (near Mathis) Presidio de San Antonio de Béjar (in San Antonio)
The mission was re-established in the same area on July 5, 1716, by the Domingo Ramón-St. Denis expedition. [3] It was named as Nuestro Padre San Francisco de los Tejas. The new mission had to be abandoned in 1719 because of conflict between Spain and France. The mission was tried once more on August 5, 1721, as San Francisco de los Neches.
Pages in category "San Antonio Missions (World Heritage Site)" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Pages in category "San Antonio Missions National Historical Park" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .