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| Landmark #157 | Los Angeles County | Visited: April 17, 2011 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | The refurbished 17th mission (of 21) founded by Father Fermín Lasuén! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Mission San Fernando Rey de España was founded by Father Lasuén in September 8, 1797. A house belonging to Francisco Reyes, on Encino Rancho, furnished temporary shelter for the missionary in charge. An adobe chapel, built and blessed in December 1806, was damaged by the destructive earthquake of 1812 – a new church was completed in 1818.
OTHER TIDBITS: This mission was named after St. Ferdinand III of Castille, the patron saint of engineers! 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: 15151 San Fernando Mission Blvd Mission Hills, CA 91345 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~22mi (36km) — 0.4hrs |
| When should I go? | You can see the exterior any time you wish, but if you want to tour the inside, visit between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM! |
Wanted to get married at this mission… but due to the 71 earthquake, the church and mission were closed due to severe damage..was married at Dt Ferdinands church and my wedding pictures taken across the street from the mission in the archways…
Oh wow! Thanks for sharing your memory, Patty. Do you have photos of the mission from that time?