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Founding of Mission San Carlos Borromeo
- When
- June 3, 1770
- Where
- Monterey
- Part of
- Establishment of Monterey
Serra founded the Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo on June 3, 1770, inside the presidio enclosure with a formal ceremony.
On June 3, 1770, Junípero Serra founded the Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo within the presidio enclosure. The ceremony involved the planting of a cross, raising standards, and religious rites, marking the official start of the mission.
Sources
- Monterey, California Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
- Junípero Serra Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
- Gaspar de Portolá Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-26
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