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| Landmark #158 | Los Angeles County | Visited: May 15, 2011 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | The 4th mission (of 21) founded by Padres Pedro Benito Cambon and Angel Fernández de la Somera! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: The mission was founded September 8, 1771 by Padres Pedro Benito Cambon and Angel Fernández de la Somera. The present church building was begun during the latter part of the 18th century and completed in the year 1800.
OTHER TIDBITS: This mission was named after the Archangel Gabriel, one of God’s frontmen in Judeo-Christian tradition! He was considered the more merciful of the archangels and is mostly considered an announcer of things to come! As the fourth mission, the Mission San Gabriel could very well have been announcing the other 17 to come! This landmark is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: 537 W Mission Dr at Junípero St San Gabriel, CA 91776 ANNOTATIONS: 428 South Mission Drive From Los Angeles: ~10mi (17km) — 0.2hrs |
| When should I go? | The church, museum, gardens, and gift shop are open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, and on Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. |
