The original site of La Purísima Concepción, founded by Fr. Lasuén on December 8, 1787, is not far from the center of the present town of Lompoc. The Indians of the area were friendly and receptive to the mission system, …
Mission La Purísima was founded December 8, 1787, at the site of the present town of Lompoc. In 25 years the mission was extremely prosperous, with herds of livestock numbering in the thousands. Then came the great earthquake of 1812, …
Mission La Purísima Concepción, located in Lompoc, was founded December 8th, 1787 by Padre Lasuén and named the Immaculate Conception of Mary the Most Pure. Eleventh in the California chain of missions, the mission was situated in a rich and …