San Juan Capistrano
Mission San Juan Capistrano was established in 1731 and underwent several building periods.
Mission San Juan Capistrano was established in 1731 and underwent several building periods.
San Juan Pueblo is known as the first Spanish settlement in the Southwest. After the recolonization of New Mexico by the Spanish in 1692, a mission complex was built to serve the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo.
Started by Father Antonio de San Buenaventura y Olivares in 1716, this National and State Historic Landmark was originally located west of San Pedro Springs. It survived three moves. During the 19th century struggle for political and military control of Texas.