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Site of the Mission San Jose de Los Nazonis

Cushing, Nacogdoches County

Marker Text

Established by Franciscan missionaries in 1716 with the hope of civilizing and Christianizing the Nazoni and Nadaco Indians - abandoned temporarily in 1719 due to French incursions from Louisiana - restored by the Marquis of Aguayo in 1721 - removed to the Colorado River in 1730 - finally reestablished on the San Antonio River as Mission San Juan Capistrano in 1731

Marker Details

Address
Location Description 2.5 mi. N of Cushing
Marker # 16619
Dedicated 1936
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Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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