Guidebook
NO. 200 MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO - Founded in 1776 by Padre Junípero Serra, this is the seventh in the chain of 21 missions established in Alta California to christianize and civilize the Indians. The stone church was destroyed in 1812 earthquake. Expropriated during Mexican rule, the mission was returned to the Catholic church in 1865 by proclamation of President Abraham Lincoln.
Location
NW corner of Ortega Hwy and Camino Capistrano
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Notes
The State Plaque was removed during a recent remodel. It is currently being stored in the archives. The docent expects it to return later in 2016.
CHL #200 - Mission San Juan Capistrano-- El Camino Real Bell
CHL #200 Mission San Juan Capistrano, Altar of the Great Stone Church
CHL #200 Mission San Juan Capistrano Great Stone Church, destroyed by 1812 earthquake
CHL #200 Mission San Juan Capistrano, oldest standing building in California
CHL #200 - Mission San Juan Capistrano
Fr. Serra's Church