On September 8, 1797, the fourth mission founded by Father Lasuén in a period of four months was named San Fernando Rey de España. Although the mission was supposed to relieve the long march between San Gabriel and San Buenaventura, …
Mission San Fernando Rey de España was founded on September 8, 1797. The padres sought a location for another mission to relieve the long journey between Mission San Gabriel and Mission San Buenaventura. The most desirable spot was already claimed …
Mission San Fernando Rey de España, the seventeenth mission in the chain, was founded on September 8, 1797. The location in San Fernando was a prime spot, along the main highway leading to Los Angeles. This made it a convenient resting place …