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Mission Espada

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Historical Sites
Recommended sightseeing time:1-2 hour
Address:
10040 Espada Rd, San Antonio, TX 78214Map
Phone+1 210-627-2064
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  • Garfieldluvr
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    Beautiful Mission!

    Mission Espada was one of my favorite missions. When we visited in spring, it was beautifully decorated with tons of flowers outside. Make sure you make the time for this mission.

    Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024
  • Robert S
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    The oldest of the Texas missions

    Mission Espada was founded in 1690, and transferred to it's current location in 1731. The local inhabitants were encouraged to live at the mission, where they were indoctrinated into the Spanish soci...

    Reviewed on Apr 26, 2023
  • Taylor B
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    The first mission built in Texas, dating to 1690

    Located at 10040 Espada Road in San Antonio, Texas, the Mission Espada was the first Spanish mission built in Texas. Founded in 1690 near present day Weches, between modern day Augusta and Mission Te...

    Reviewed on Apr 4, 2023
  • lithlith
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    Mission Espada

    Mission Espada is part of the historic missions of San Antonio. It's worth a visit if in the area. The church is quite small and when we were visiting there was a baptism happening, so it wasn't reall...

    Reviewed on Mar 5, 2023
  • De-Outsider
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    Cool to learn about history.

    We started here since it took the longest to get to from downtown. Go early because it gets hot out and doesn’t take long to see everything there.

    Reviewed on Dec 14, 2022

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