MissionsSan Juan Capistrano

Marilyn Evans #1Mrs. Evans

11-9-04

History

• “Jewel of the Missions”• 7th Mission founded on November

1, 1776• Father Junipero Serra named it for

St. John of Capistrano

Location

• Orange County’s only mission• Located in San Juan Capistrano,

California

Physical Features

• Built of adobe bricks• Fire red roof• Great Stone Church

Life on the Mission*Indians of the Mission• First called Acjachemen • Peaceful people, not a 'war' tribe • Hunters and gatherers• Arrival of the Spanish Missionaries

and soldiers (Padres)- life changed and now called Juanenos after San Juan Capistrano.

Function

• Padres purpose was to:– Spread religion– Improve living conditions of Indians’

life• Together they:

– Produced crops– Raised livestock– Manufactured items

Fun Facts

• This mission was abandoned for a while and bought back for $710

• Great Stone Church was destroyed in an earthquake

• Tourist attraction• Famous for swallows

Comprehension Questions

• Why was the mission named the “Jewel of Missions?”

• Where is the mission located?• Name two physical features about the

mission?• What were the two main purposes the

Padres had for the mission?• Why did the Indians’ name change?

Works Cited• California Missions

http://missions.bgmm.com/ • Mission: San Juan Capistrano

http://www.missionsjc.com/historic.html

• Mission of San Juan Capistranohttp://www.sjchistoricalsociety.com/

missionsjc.html