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| Landmark #232 | Monterey County | Visited: January 10, 2014 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | The refurbished 3rd mission (of 21) founded by Father Junípero Serra! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Mission San Antonio de Padua, established on July 14, 1771, was the third in a series of missions founded in Alta California by Father Junípero Serra. Its picturesque setting in the valley of the San Antonio River within the Santa Lucia Range makes it one of today’s most outstanding examples of early mission life.
OTHER TIDBITS: The reason Mission San Antonio de Padua still looks so serene is that it has been on private property for years! It was owned by William Randolph Hearst before becoming a part of the Hunter-Liggett Military Reservation! Now, it still has its original bell, the oldest in California, and its front pew kept empty in honor of those members of the armed forces who are abroad! The mission itself was named after St. Anthony of Padua, the patron saint of lost items! Perhaps for this reason, the mission has never been lost! 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: Site:
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ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~254mi (409km) — 4.3hrs |
| When should I go? | Hours vary depending on the volunteer staff, but you’re most likely to see inside the museum between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays! There is a Mass at 9:00 AM on Sundays though! |
