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Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soledad
Founded by Father Fermin Francisco de Lasuen in October 9, 1791. Nick named "the Lonely Mission". Named for Mary (mother of Jesus Christ), "Our Most Sorrowful Lady of Solitude". Located 4.5 miles west of Soledad. This mission is one of the smallest of the 21 Mission chain and was completely abandoned in 1835. This Mission was completely rebuilt from these ruins in 1954.

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