Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Mission Santa Cruz

Nickname: The Holy Cross Mission, built August 28th, 1791, 12th mission.

Impressions:

"Small, good fountain. Not a lot here, but the relics are really cool."

Special Attractions:
  • State historic park with an intact original mission building.
Significant Events:
  • Collapsed in 1857 after several earthquakes.
Interesting Facts:
  • At the time of secularization the mission site contained 32 buildings.
Don't Miss:

The pieces of the original wall and the grave markers behind the Holy Cross Church.































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