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Site of the Mission Nuestra Senora de la Purisma Conception

Douglass, Nacogdoches County

Marker Text

Established by Franciscan missionaries in 1716 with the hope of civilizing and christianizing the Indians of the region. Abandoned temporarily due to the French incursions from Louisiana in 1719. Restored by the Marquis of Aguayo in 1721. Removed to the Colorado River in 1730 and finally situated on the San Antonio River in 1731.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description about 7 mi. S of Douglass via FM 225, then S on CR 798, take left before Goodman Bridge and continue for one mile.
Marker # 9287
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)
Code Spanish immigrants/immigration; Mission (Architectural style); missions
Latitude, Longitude 31.57746, -94.876416

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