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Mission Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe

New Braunfels, Comal County

Marker Text

Established by Franciscan missionaries in 1757 for the purpose of civilizing and Christianizing the Tonkawas, Mayeyes, and their associates. Formerly at Mission San Francisco Xavier on the San Gabriel River. Abandoned in 1758.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description On SH 46 N in the 1600 Blk., 1/10 mile N. of SH 46 intersection with Loop 337, New Braunfels
Marker # 3627
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial Marker
Code missions; Roman Catholic denomination
Latitude, Longitude 29.714767, -98.158813

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