Mission San Gabriel

 (1771-1834) - A Spanish mission established in 1771 by Father Junipero Serra in present day San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, California. Associated with the Presidio of San Diego Named for the Archangel Gabriel. Secularized in 1834. Also known as Mission San Gabriel Arcangel.

The Spanish Period (1769-1821)
The San Gabriel was founded on 8 Sep 1771, by Junipero Serra, as the 4th of twenty-one Spanish missions founded in California.

Mexican Period (1822-1846)
The Mission San Gabriel was secularized in November 1834 and the Mission structures began to deteriorate.

The American Period (1846-Present)


The Mission San Gabriel was returned to the Catholic Church on 19 Nov 1859 by President James Buchanan.

Current Status
Restored Mission in San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, California.

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Links:
 * Wikipedia - San Gabriel
 * Mission Church