The original site of La Purísima Concepción, founded by Father Lasuén on December 8, 1787, is not far from the center of the present town of Lompoc. The American Indians of the area were friendly and receptive to the mission …
Mission La Purísima was founded on December 8, 1787, at the site of the present town of Lompoc. After 25 years, the mission became extremely prosperous, with herds of livestock numbering in the thousands. Then came the great earthquake of …
Mission La Purísima Concepción, located in Lompoc, was founded on December 8, 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 …