2. South Texas Region

Missions of South Texas

Missions that played a key role in Texas history
Read More
Mission San Antonio de Valero, better known as The Alamo
17 / 23

Mission San Antonio de Valero, better known as The Alamo

Founded in 1718 as the first mission on the San Antonio River

FallTrip

  • Mission Espada
  • Built in 1731, it was the only one of the very early missions made of bricks.
  • The mission was the center of a busy community of Indians that were taught skills by the priests such as blacksmithing and carpentry.
  • Mission San Juan
  • This mission was also build in 1731 and was the center of agricultural trade. At one time it had a herd of 3500 sheep and nearly as many cattle.
  • Mission chapel
  • Untitled photo
  • Mission Jose
  • Said to be the "queen of the missions" due to it's design both architecturally and socially
  • The ornate chapel door
  • Lush, colorful garden on the grounds
  • This mission serves at the main visitor site for the national park's service for the San Antonio missions
  • Mission Concepcion
  • The missions were used to create Spanish establishments in the new land and protect against incursions from indigenous and foreign invaders.
  • Ornate chapel
  • Concepcion
  • Mission San Antonio de Valero, better known as The Alamo
  • Today it is located in the heart of San Antonio and is a major tourist attraction.
  • Mission Espiritu Santo
  • Untitled photo
  • No Comments
  • Photo Sharing
  • About SmugMug
  • Browse Photos
  • Prints & Gifts
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Contact
  • Owner Log In
© 2023 SmugMug, Inc.