Episode 4 of 4
Founding Mass and erection of the cross
- When
- September 1, 1772
- Where
- Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
On September 1, 1772, Junípero Serra celebrated the first Mass with a cross erected near San Luis Obispo Creek, founding the mission.
Father Serra sent an expedition down south to San Luis Obispo to start building the mission. On September 1, 1772, a cross was erected near San Luis Obispo Creek and Serra celebrated the first Mass, marking the founding of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.
Sources
- Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-04
- San Luis Obispo, California Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
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