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Mission Nuestra Senora de la Luz
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Mission Nuestra Senora de la Luz
Established in 1757 by Franciscan missionaries with the purpose of civilizing and Christianizing the Orcoquiza and Bidai Indians. Abandoned in 1772.
Marker is on Feeder Road to Interstate 10 0.3 miles west of Wallisville Liberty ...
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Mission Nuestra Senora de la Luz del Orcoquisac and Presidio San
Two of the most misfortune-ridden outposts of Spain in texas, “Our Lady of the Light” mission and its auxiliary fort, were founded near here in 1756 to guard against French encroachment from the east.
The two friars who were to minister ...
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