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Fun and Interesting Facts about the Spanish missions in Texas!

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This mission is recognized as the oldest continuously operated parish in the State of Texas

The mission is Mission Corpus Christi de la Ysleta, founded in 1682.

This mission is known as the Queen of the Missions

The mission is Mission San José y San Miguel de Aguayo, renowned for its size and beauty.

This mission gave birth to the Texas cattle industry!

The mission is Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo de Zúñiga, which at its peak in 1778 had 40,000 cattle.

This mission was the first in Texas.

The mission is Mission San Clemente, founded in 1632. It failed after about 6 months, but a new mission was built on the same site in 1684.

What symbol of Saint James the Apostle is found on many Texas Missions?

The scallop sea shell, which symbolizes Saint James as well as mission pilgrims, is found in arches, carvings, and painted decorations on more than half of the Texas Missions.

This mission is known as the Mother of the Texas Missions

The mission is Mission San Juan Bautista, located in Guerrero, Coahuila, Mexico. It provided supplies and support for the Texas missions.