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Last Updated: 21st May 2024

What was the first Spanish mission in East Texas?

The original Spanish mission to East Texas was San Francisco de los Tejas. It was established in May 1690 in response to the La Salle expedition.



What was the first Spanish mission to Texas?

Mission San Antonio de Valero

Also, know who founded the first Spanish mission East Texas? Louis settlement, he blessed San Francisco de los Tejas, a timber church, which was the first Spanish mission established in east Texas, close to present-day Augusta. A few miles further east, SantAsimo Nombre de MarAa was established four months later.

So, what happened in East Texas to the first Spanish mission?

Another Spanish expedition arrived in East Texas in 1716 and established the mission on the east bank. It was then abandoned again in 1719. The mission was rebuilt in 1721 and finally abandoned in 1731.

What was the Spanish mission in Texas?

Today, two state historical markers are located in Nacogdoches (San Augustine) that commemorate the missions. San Antonio de Valero mission was founded May 1, 1718 by the Spanish Presidio of San Antonio de BA(c),xar. This settlement is now San Antonio.