Details for Mission Santissimo Nombre de Maria

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5225007012

Data

Marker Number 7012
Atlas Number 5225007012
Marker Title Mission Santissimo Nombre de Maria
Index Entry Mission Santissimo Nombre de Maria
Address SH 21
City Weches
County Houston
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 294212
UTM Northing 3495490
Subject Codes missions
Marker Year 1971
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location 4 miles east of Weches on SH 21
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size private state-approved marker -- 24" x 18" bronze plaque on granite
Marker Text Was founded in this vicinity summer 1690 "on the banks of the Arcangel San Miguel" (Neches) River. Erected A.D. 1934 by De Zavala Chapter, Texas Historical and Landmarks Association. Located by: Dr. Albert Woldert, Tyler, Texas; Miss Adina De Zavala, San Antonio, Texas. Assisted by Mr. J.M. Lovell, Augusta, Texas.

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