Mission San Antonio de Padua

 (1771-1834) - A Spanish mission established in 1771 by Father Junipero Serra near present day Jolon, Monterey County, California. Associated with the Presidio of Monterey. Named for Saint Anthony of Padua. Secularized in 1834. Also known as Mission San Antonio.

The Spanish Period (1769-1821)
The Mission San Antonio de Padua was founded on 14 Jul 1771, by Father Junipero Serra, as the 3rd of twenty-one Spanish missions founded in California. Also known as Mission San Antonio.

Mexican Period (1822-1846)
The mission was ordered secularized 4 Nov 1834 and the mission began to deteriorate.

The American Period (1846-Present)
The mission core property was returned to the Catholic Church on 31 May 1863 by a decree signed by President Abraham Lincoln.

Current Status
Current building constructed in 1810 and restored in 1903 near Jolon, Monterey County, California. Reconstructed again by the Franciscans in 1948-1952.

Located on 80 acres within the Fort Hunter Liggett Military Reservation within sight of the main post.

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Links:
 * North American Forts - Mission San Antonio de Padua
 * Wikipedia - Mission San Antonio de Padua
 * Monterey Historical Society - Mission San Antonio de Padua
 * Friends of Historic San Antonio Mission