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Missions San Juan Capistrano. Marilyn Evans #1 Mrs. Evans 11-9-04. History. “Jewel of the Missions” 7 th Mission founded on November 1, 1776 Father Junipero Serra named it for St. John of Capistrano. Location. Orange County’s only mission Located in San Juan Capistrano, California.
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MissionsSan Juan Capistrano Marilyn Evans #1 Mrs. Evans 11-9-04
History • “Jewel of the Missions” • 7th Mission founded on November 1, 1776 • Father Junipero Serra named it for St. John of Capistrano
Location • Orange County’s only mission • Located in San Juan Capistrano, California
Physical Features • Built of adobe bricks • Fire red roof • Great Stone Church
Life on the Mission *Indians of the Mission • First called Acjachemen • Peaceful people, not a 'war' tribe • Hunters and gatherers • Arrival of the Spanish Missionaries and soldiers (Padres)- life changed and now called Juanenos after San Juan Capistrano.
Function • Padres purpose was to: • Spread religion • Improve living conditions of Indians’ life • Together they: • Produced crops • Raised livestock • Manufactured items
Fun Facts • This mission was abandoned for a while and bought back for $710 • Great Stone Church was destroyed in an earthquake • Tourist attraction • Famous for swallows
Comprehension Questions • Why was the mission named the “Jewel of Missions?” • Where is the mission located? • Name two physical features about the mission? • What were the two main purposes the Padres had for the mission? • Why did the Indians’ name change?
Works Cited • California Missions • http://missions.bgmm.com/ • Mission: San Juan Capistrano • http://www.missionsjc.com/historic.html • Mission of San Juan Capistrano • http://www.sjchistoricalsociety.com/missionsjc.html