To Billy and Isaac. I hope the two of you can use this as a source of information for future school projects.

Also to Karina Franco. The history buff who was my go to person for information.

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In this book you will learn some cool and exciting information about the San Antonio missions.

Table of Constance

The Missions..................................................4

Mission Espada...............................................6

Mission San Juan............................................8

Mission San José............................................10

Mission Concepción.........................................12

The Alamo.......................................................14

The Missions

In the 18th century, Spanish priests established five Catholic communities along the San Antonio River. These communities are none other than Mission Espada, Mission San Juan Capistrano, Mission San José, Mission Concepción, and the Alamo. The missions were much more than religious institutions. In hopes to convert the indigenous population around the area, their other purpose was to create a self-sufficient population that could continue their existence and grow as loyal Spanish subjects.

The missions have been the subject of historical and archeological research and study for decades. The reason, San Antonio is an area rich in Spanish Colonial history. Just recently, the missions were named a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Missions Trail- You can visit all five missions in just one day. If you ever fell like visiting them. Just follow this map.

Or by following these road sign

Mission Espada

The first of the five missions.

Espada Aqueduct- Is an elaborate irrigation system that supplied water to all five missions.

On March 5, 1731, Mission San Francisco de La Espada was established. After 250 years, Espada has remarkably retained its unique features and solitary character. Its ongoing legacy lies in the blending of Spanish and American Indian lifestyle.

During its time as a working society, Mission Espada’s walls echoed with the essence of a dynamic community such as blacksmith’s ringing anvil, bellowing livestock, and the scrape of brick makers at work.

A school was opened in 1915, and was in use for 52 years.

Mission San Juan

Over the past recent years. San Juan has had a facelift.

Established in 1716, under the name Mission San Jose de los Nazonis in what is now present day Nacogdoches County. In its original location the mission failed to thrive. In hopes to improving the mission. It was moved to a more sustainable position in the San Antonio River Valley.

Mission San Juan de Capistrano is the most intensively investigated mission out of all the five missions. Mardith Schuetz Miller, who is an archaeologist, anthropologist, and author conducted extensive excavations from 1967-1972.

Part of Espada Aqueduct that runs close to Mission San Juan.

Mission San José

Known as the "Queen of the Missions"

The Rose Window -Dedicated to St. Rosa of Lima Peru. Located on the south wall of the church

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"The Five Missions of San Antonio"

Name: The Five Missions of San Antonio
Author: Lena12

Lena12

This book provides information about the San Antonio missions, their history, and their significance. It also includes a guide for visiting the missions.

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