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Mission Espada

In the 18th century, the Spanish church established five Catholic missions along the San Antonio River, primarily to extend its dominion northward from Mexico, but also to convert the native population.

What remains of the largest concentration of missions in North America provides an interesting look into Texas’ history.

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Uploaded on November 29, 2011
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