Mission San Xavier del Bac
Mission San Xavier del Bac was founded by the Jusuit missionary, Fr. Eusebio Kino in 1692. The present church was built under the direction of the Franciscans. Construction began in 1783 and was completed in 1797.
The church continues to serve as the parish church for the Tohono O'odham.
This plaque was donated in loving memory of Jeanette C. Checola
Jan 1, 1939 – Mar. 4, 2004
R.I.P.
Marker can be reached from San Xavier Road.
Courtesy hmdb.org
