MISSION SAN MIGUEL ARCÁNGEL

Historical Landmark

Description:
This site was selected because of the great number of Salinan Indians that lived in the vicinity. Fray Fermín Francisco de Lasuén, OFM, second president of the California missions, founded San Miguel Arcángel on July 25, 1797. The 16th in a chain of 21 Franciscan missions, it influenced not only the native population, but the history of California as a whole.

Registration Date: 8/8/1939

Location:
San Miguel
County: San Mateo

Directions:
SW corner of Mission St and San Luis Obispo Rd, San Miguel

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