Monterey County California Regional Search Engine and Guide
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.