Episode 3 of 3

Ninth Spanish mission in Alta California

When
31 March 1782
Where
Alta California (Nueva California)
Part of
Founding of Mission San Buenaventura

The founding made San Buenaventura the ninth Spanish mission in Alta California and the last established by Junípero Serra.

Founded on March 31, 1782, the mission was the ninth Spanish mission established in Alta California (or Nueva California) and the last to be established by Junípero Serra, the head of the Franciscan missions in California. The mission was founded by the Order of Friars Minor.

Sources

  1. Mission San Buenaventura Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26

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