Mission La Purisima

Early photo circa 1850

Mission La Purisima
Founded in 1787 by Fray Fermin Lasuen. Named for "The Immaculate Conception of Mary, Most Pure, Mother of God,and Our Lady" (Patron saint of mothers,nuns,and virgins). The original mission was destroyed in an earthquake in 1812 and rebuilt five in a different location. Restored in the 1930s it is now a California State Historic Park, 967 acres in size.

Monterey County California Regional Search Engine and Guide


	Explore California's 21 Missions

		Early photo circa 1850 Mission La Purisima Founded in 1787 by Fray Fermin Lasuen. Named for "The Immaculate Conception of Mary, Most Pure, Mother of God,and Our Lady" (Patron saint of mothers,nuns,and virgins). The original mission was destroyed in an earthquake in 1812 and rebuilt five in a different location. Restored in the 1930s it is now a California State Historic Park, 967 acres in size. << Back \| Home \| Contact Us \| Site Map \| Search This Site \| TOP