First Mission and Pueblo in Texas

Corpus Christi de la Ysleta

Established by

Don Antonio de Otermin

and

Fray Francisco Ayeta O.F.M.

in 1682

Maintained by

Franciscan missionaries

for the civilizing and Christianizing

of the Tigua Indians,

Pueblo Revolt refugees

Marker can be reached from Alameda Avenue when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org