| Mission La Purisima Concepcion was founded in 1787. |
This mission is unusual in that
it was built in a straight line rather than in a quadrangle for
protection.
The mission was restored by the CCC during the Depression, using many of
the same building techniques used by the Indians to build the original.
It is now a beautifully maintained California State park. Since it is
not a parish church, it can be visited any day of the week without
disturbing church-goers. You may, however, get to share your visit with
some of the thousands of California school children who visit this park
during the school year. |
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