Historical Markers in Texas

Site of Mission Nuestra Senora de la Luz

History·Chambers County·Texas

Established in 1757 by Franciscan missionaries with the purpose of civilizing and Christianizing the Orcoquiza and Bidai Indians. Abandoned in 1772.

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29.8402, -94.7339

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