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San Diego Mission Church

San Diego Mission Church is a historic place in San Diego, San Diego County, California, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000144.

San Diego, San Diego County, CaliforniaListed April 15, 1970NRIS #70000144★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is San Diego Mission Church?

Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá was the second Franciscan-founded mission in the Californias, a province of New Spain. Located in present-day San Diego, California, it was founded on July 16, 1769, by Spanish friar Junípero Serra, in an area long inhabited by the Kumeyaay people. The current church, built in the early 19th century, is the fifth to stand on this location. The mission site is a National Historic Landmark.

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The record

Listing details

Name
San Diego Mission Church
City
San Diego
County
San Diego County
State
California
Listed on the National Register
April 15, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000144
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
32.78427, -117.10651
When was San Diego Mission Church listed on the National Register?

San Diego Mission Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1970.

Where is San Diego Mission Church located?

San Diego Mission Church is located in San Diego, San Diego County, California at approximately 32.78427, -117.10651. See the map above.

Is San Diego Mission Church a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. San Diego Mission Church is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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