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	Handbook of Texas Online:
		San Antonio, at the head of the San Antonio River in Bexar County, is on Interstate Highway 10 (east–west) and Interstate Highway 35 and 37 (north–south).
		San Antonio was once again the largest city in the state in 1900, with a population of 53,321; it remained the largest city in 1910, with 96,614 inhabitants, and 1920, with 161,379.
		San Antonio was raised to a Catholic diocese in 1874, and the Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio
	www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/SS/hds2.html (2159 words)

	Spanish Missions in San Antonio
		The chain of missions established along the San Antonio River in the 18th century is a reminder of Spain's attempts to extend its dominion northward from New Spain (present-day Mexico).
		As an arm of the church, the mission was the vanguard of the spiritual conversion of Indians.
		Founded as San Francisco de los Tejas in 1690, the oldest of the East Texas missions was moved to the San Antonio River in 1731 and renamed San Francisco de la Espada (Saint Francisco of the Sword).
	www.templejc.edu /dept/History/MPWhite/hist2301/index-4.html (1068 words)

	San Antonio Missions National Historical Park--Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2003 -- National Register of Historic ...
		The goal of the missions was to spread the Catholic faith among the native inhabitants and to serve as a buffer against expansion by foreign invaders.
		The church at Mission San José y San Miguel de Aguayo, known as the "Queen of the Missions," was constructed between 1768 and 1782.
		Mission San Juan Capistrano, located at located at 901 Graf Rd. south of Military Dr. near the junction of Mission and Villamain roads in San Antonio, was established in 1731 and underwent several building periods.
	www.cr.nps.gov /nr/feature/hispanic/2005/park.HTM (1273 words)

	San Antonio Missions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Mission San Juan was first established in East Texas in 1716 and moved to San Antonio in 1731 and renamed.
		After 15 years in that area this mission was moved along with Missions Concepcion and Espada to the banks of the San Antonio River on March 5, 1731.
		Since there was already a Mission San José in the San Antonio area, and since the Nazoni Indians did not move with the mission, it had to be renamed.
	www.accd.edu /sac/vat/Faculty/wood/SACGRAPHICARTS/Studentshow/sacgaweb/web1/miss2/html/page4.html (881 words)

	San Antonio's Missions
		The cooperative effort between the Park Service, the San Antonio Conservation Society, the State of Texas, the City of San Antonio, and Bexar County was expanded by a cooperative agreement with the Archdiocese of San Antonio to keep the mission churches open for regular services.
		At Concepción, the theme is "The Mission as a Religious Center," appropriate for a place known as one of the oldest unrestored stone churches as well as the oldest unrestored Catholic church in the nation.
		The mission's full name is Mission San Francisco de la Espada (de la Espada means "of the sword," referring to a decision by St. Francis as to whether he should be a soldier of God or of Spain).
	www.lovetripper.com /article/united-states/san-antonio/missions.html (1554 words)

	Texas Travel Guide - San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Settlement in the San Antonio area dates from the early eighteenth century when explorers crossed the Rio Grande and began travelling though the lands north of Mexico, with the aim of extending the new Spanish territories.
		The whole compound was termed a mission, and several dozen were built across south Texas, always near a river; as well as the San Antonio, they were constructed along the Rio Grande and Nueces, and further east along the Neches and Angelina.
		A second mission, San José, was founded nearby in 1720, and three unsuccessful communities from the Neches River in the east were transferred 10 years later.
	americansouthwest.net /texas/san_antonio_missions/historical_park.html (293 words)

	San Antonio Missions: Spanish Influence in Texas
		Established between 1718 and 1731, these missions were built not only to spread the faith of the conquistadors, but also to serve multiple foreign policy objectives for the Spanish government.
		By cooperative agreement with the Archdiocese of San Antonio, the mission churches remain active places of worship.
		This lesson is based on the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, one of the thousands of properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
	www.cr.nps.gov /nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/2sanantonio/2sanantonio.htm (205 words)

	San Antonio Missions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Mission Espada was first established in East Texas in 1690 and was named San Francisco de los Tejas.
		This was especially important for Mission Espada since it was the greatest distance from the protection of the soldiers at the presidio at Military Plaza in town.
		This mission, like the others, with the exception of San Antonio de Valero (The Alamo), is a part of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park under the U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service.
	www.accd.edu /sac/vat/Faculty/wood/SACGRAPHICARTS/Studentshow/sacgaweb/web1/miss2/html/page5.html (1038 words)

	Wild Texas Parks: San Antonio Missions National Historical Park - San Antonio, TX
		The San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is responsible for a significant amount of interest in the city, providing a glimpse into the past and honoring the rich Spanish influence that has helped shape the city.
		While Mission San Antonio de Valero, better known as the Alamo, is San Antonio's best recognized mission, the National Historical Park is comprised of four equally significant missions: Mission Concepción, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan Capistrano, and Mission Espada, all of which are located along the San Antonio River.
		Missions Concepcion, Espada and San Juan Capistrano were established in 1731; mission San Jose was established in 1720.
	www.wildtexas.com /parks/samnhp.php (563 words)

	San Antonio Missions National Historic Park \| Museum/Attraction Review \| San Antonio \| Frommers.com
		Well, it was originally just the first of five missions established by the Franciscans along the San Antonio River to Christianize the native population.
		The four other missions, which now fall under the aegis of the National Park Service, are still active parishes, run in cooperation with the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
		San José, 6701 San José Dr. at Mission Road, established in 1720, was the largest, best known, and most beautiful of the Texas missions.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/sanantonio/A7652.html (554 words)

	The Five Spanish Missions of Old San Antonio
		Mission San Jose was founded in 1720 and gained a reputation as a major social and cultural center.
		San Jose was the strongest garrison against raids from Indians.
		The main attractions of San Jose are the domed church and the sculptured exterior of the sacristy window known as 'the Rose Window'.
	www.bjgeiger.com /texas/history/missions (627 words)

	Mission History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		The chain of missions established along the San Antonio River in the 18th century are reminders of one of Spain's most successful attempts to extend its New World dominion northward from Mexico.
		As an arm to the church, the mission was the vanguard for the spiritual conversion of New Spain's native inhabitants.
		In 1824, all Texas missions were secularized, their lands redistributed among the mission Indians and the churches transferred to the secular clergy.
	hotx.com /missions/history.html (430 words)

	Chevy Tx Roadtrip
		Four individual mission communities, each built on the banks of the San Antonio River in the 1700s, have been faithfully restored through the years and now stand as a testament to what life was like on the early Texas frontier.
		Mission San José was known as the "Queen of the Missions," both for its size and for its elegance.
		In 1731—the same year that three of the missions were transferred from East Texas to the San Antonio River area—a group of Canary Islanders received a grant from the Spanish crown to begin a settlement near the already established presidio of San Antonio Béxar.
	www.texasmonthly.com /events/chevy/roadtrip/9 (2257 words)

	The Five Spanish Missions of Old San Antonio
		A chain of five missions established along the San Antonio River in the 18th century became the largest concentration of Catholic missions in North America.
		The missions flourished during the middle of the 18th century, but later declined due to inadequate military support, disease, and increased hostilities with Apaches and Comanches.
		Missions San Jose, San Juan, Concepcion, and Espada continue to operate as active parishes of the Catholic church and all are open to the public.
	www.lsjunction.com /facts/missions.htm (613 words)

	San Antonio Missions Visitors Guide
		The San Antonio Missions served as churches, vocational and educational centers, and were heavily involved in ranching and agriculture.
		Missions Concepción, San José, San Juan and Espada along with the Alamo welcome thousands of visitors each year to experience its history and view some of the fine architecture and ornamentation that make up the over 200 year old buildings.
		Visitors can tour the Missions and their grounds, view paintings on the original walls and ceilings of the San Antonio Missions and also see some of the finest pieces of Spanish Colonial artwork in the United States.
	www.sanantoniocvb.com /san_antonio_missions.asp (350 words)

	Missions - San Antonio CVB
		Mission San Antonio de Valero (The Alamo) was established in 1718 as the city’s first mission.
		In 1731, after their retreat from East Texas, the founders of San Francisco de los Tejas moved the mission to the San Antonio River and renamed it San Francisco de la Espada.
		The chain of missions established along the San Antonio River in the 18th century are reminders of one of Spain’s most successful attempts to extend its New World dominion from Mexico.
	www.sanantoniocvb.com /mcs/seeanddo.asp?gid=MIS (799 words)

	San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, San Antonio, Texas
		The missions have long been a source of local pride to San Antonians, and with the advent of the 20* century, organizations such as the San Antonio Conservation Society worked to preserve them.
		In 1941, Mission San Jose was established as a Texas State Park.
		Cooperating agreements were signed with the Archdiocese of San Antonio (to allow for the continuation of religious activities), the State of Texas, and the San Antonio Conservation Society.
	www.museumsusa.org /museums/info/1167641 (978 words)

	San Antonio Missions National Historical Park - San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (U.S. National Park ...
		The legacy and history of San Antonio and this region began with a simple ceremony when...
		Artists are invited to submit art of the San Antonio Missions for prestigious awards.
		While the park is the major stake holder, private shareholders continue to use the water on their fields and in farm tanks.
	www.nps.gov /saan (212 words)

	San Antonio Sports and Sports Teams
		San Antonio is a great sports town with world class sporting events to attend and a host of sporting activities to participate in.
		The San Antonio Rampage Hockey team is the AHL affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes and play their home schedule at the SBC Center.
		The San Antonio Missions baseball team is the AA affiliate of the Seattle Mariners and play their games in Wolff Stadium.
	www.sanantonioriverwalk.com /sports.html (290 words)

	San Antonio Missions National Historical Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mission San Francisco de la Espada was established in 1690 as San Francisco de los Tejas near present-day Augusta.
		Mission San Juan Capistrano was established in 1716 as Mission San Jose de los Nazoris in East Texas.
		The fifth (and best known) mission in San Antonio, the Alamo, is not part of the park, rather it is owned by the State of Texas, and operated by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/San_Antonio_Missions_National_Historical_Park (536 words)

	San Antonio Missions
		Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo was founded in 1720, the mission was named for Saint Joseph and the Marques de San Miguel de Aguayo, he governor of the Province of Coahuila and Texas at the time.
		It was built on the banks of he San Antonio river several miles to the south of the earlier mission of San Antonio de Valero (the Alamo).
		Mission San Juan Capistrano was originally founded in 1716 in Eastern Texas, Mission San Juan was transferred in 1731 to its present location.
	www.leroy-gallery.com /missions.html (362 words)

	An Entrance into Roman Catholic Missionary Work
		In contemporary San Antonio, Texas, there are five historic Franciscan mission stations from the early to mid-1700s.
		Four of these sites continue as parish churches (the Alamo is now a State Historical Site operated by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas), and around each site, the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, maintains and preserves the grounds.
		The Franciscan missions in the San Antonio area reveal the communal nature of eighteenth century Catholic missions.
	www.wmcarey.edu /carey/rcm/sant.htm (817 words)

	San Antonio Missions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The San Antonio Missions official mascott is "Ballapeño" (a baseballing jalapeño).
		The Missions are owned by the Elmore Sports Group, an organization which also owns the Inland Empire 66ers of the California League.
		The Missions were plagued by high player turnover and featured 52 different players over the course of the season.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/San_Antonio_Missions (770 words)

	San Antonio Missions Baseball - sports in San Antonio (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		The San Antonio Missions are San Antonio’s minor league baseball team, but attending one of their games can prove to be major-league fun for residents and visitors alike.
		Since 1933, the San Antonio Missions have drawn visitors to partake in a special atmosphere of family-friendly entertainment.
		For more information about the San Antonio Missions, including game schedules and directions to Wolff Stadium, visit www.samissions.com or call 210-675-7275.
	www.sanantoniovisitor.com /san-antonio-missions-baseball.htm (171 words)

	The Missions of San Antonio
		Work on San Antonio de Valero was begun in 1724, and the mission thrived for a time but was eventually abandoned.
		All working parishes, each mission is nonetheless unique in both its architectural form and its role in Texas history and culture.
		Mision San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo (San Jose), was known as the Queen of the Missions and was intended to serve as a model for the others.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/ventures_into_us_history/104788/2 (438 words)

	Wichita Wranglers/San Antonio Missions Texas League recap on ESPN
		SAN ANTONIO (Ticker) -- Pat Hallmark went 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI and Jason Baker pitched 6 2/3 solid innings as the Wichita Wranglers downed the San Antonio Missions, 4-1.
		Joe Dillon and Joe Caruso both had a pair of hits and knocked in a run for the Wranglers, who earned a split of the four-game series with San Antonio.
		Geronimo Gil hit an RBI double to provide the lone offense for the Missions, who have lost back-to-back games after winning five in a row.
	espn.go.com /minorlbb/bbt/2000/20000507/recap/wicsan.html (184 words)

	Missions on the Caminos Reales in San Antonio, Texas
		Seven years later, the mission was moved across the river to where it is now located.
		San Juan was a clearing house for many supplies and was frequented by many travelers who traveled the road.
		It was encouraged between the settlers in the area and the mission to help strengthen the economy of the region.
	library.thinkquest.org /2832/missions/missions.htm (539 words)

	Extend, Enhance, and Facilitate - Photos from the San Antonio Missions - San Jose Mission (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Here is a complete unit of study on the Spanish Influence in Texas through the lens of the missions.
		For example, consider the location of the missions with regard to the Balcones Escarpment and the Blackland Prairie and then consider the cattle drives after the civil war and the Chisholm Trail.
		VR's from the mission are available under the main page for VR's at this site.
	www.jmadden.info /Mission2.htm (375 words)

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