Mission Concepción - San Antonio
In 1716 Franciscan Friars foundes the Mission, Originally called Mission Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción de Acuña in Texas.
The mission was established for converting the Hasinai (Native American) to Catholicism and teaching them what they needed to know to become Spanish citizens.
in 1731 the Mission was moved to San Antonio. Catholic Mass is still held every Sunday.
Mission Concepción is the oldest unrestored stone church in America.
Mission Concepción and the four other missions in the San Antonio were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site on July 5, 2015.
it was named a National Historic Landmark on April 15, 1970 and is part of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
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| Name of the Roadside Attraction: | Mission Concepción |
| Parking: | big parking lot |
| Time required: | 1-2 hours |
| Descripton: | Mission Concepción is the oldest unrestored stone church in America |
| Next town: | San Antonio, TX |
| Findable: | easy in town |
| Fee area: | no fee |
| Giftshop: | yes |
| Food or drinks: | yes (Snacks) |
| Kind of attraction: | Worship / Mission Church - Historic Site |
| Best time to vistit: | all year |
How to find |
| Address: | 807 Mission Rd, San Antonio, TX 78210 |
| Directions: | From I-10 - Take exit 573 for Probandt St toward Roosevelt Ave.Use the right lane to turn left onto Probandt St. Turn left onto W Mitchell St. Turn right onto Mission Rd. Turn left onto Felisa St |
| Opening Hours: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Last visited: | November 2017 |
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