Episode 3 of 3
Assault at Mission Santa Inés
- When
- 1824-02-21
- Where
- Mission Santa Inés guardhouse
A young Chumash boy was severely beaten by a Mexican soldier at Mission Santa Inés on February 21, 1824.
The incident occurred when the boy, from Mission La Purisima, visited a relative imprisoned in the guardhouse. This act of violence was a direct catalyst for the revolt, occurring amidst rumors of further mistreatment and plans to kill natives.
Sources
- Chumash revolt of 1824 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Mission Santa Inés Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-04
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