Mission San Jose in Fremont in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Mission San José

Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 18, 2016

1. Mission San José Marker

Inscription. At the Ohlone Indian village of Oroysom, Padre Fermín Francisco de Lasuén founded this fourteenth of twenty-one Franciscan missions June 11, 1797. Taught by Padre Narciso Durán, the Ohlone Orchestra and Choir became famous. By 1830 almost 2,000 Indians were living at the mission. The mission was secularized in 1836 and its lands divided into ranchos. During the Gold Rush, a store in the west wing outfitted miners. The 1868 earthquake destroyed the adobe church and most other mission buildings. The church was rebuilt in 1985.

Erected 2003 by state Department of Parks and Recreation and the Native Daughters of the Golden West. (Marker Number 334.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 11, 1799.

Location. 37° 32.036′ N, 121° 55.203′ W. Marker is in Fremont, California, in Alameda County. It is in Mission San Jose. It is at the

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intersection of Mission Boulevard and Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on Mission Boulevard. Marker is located on the north wall that separates the Church entrance area and the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43300 Mission Boulevard, Fremont CA 94539, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: De Anza Expedition 1775 - 1776 (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Vallejo Homesite (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of Mission San Jose (within shouting distance of this marker); Olive Hyde Memorial (about 300 feet

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010

2. Mission San José Marker

This wall surrounds the Mission Cemetery and the steps leading to the church are to the right of this wall.

away, measured in a direct line); Washington Hotel (about 400 feet away); Ehrman General Store (about 500 feet away); What does it mean to "hitch your horse"? (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fremont.

Regarding Mission San José. This site was designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No. 334 on August 8, 1939.

Interior of the San Jose Mission image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mary Thurman, June 6, 2006

3. Interior of the San Jose Mission

Interior the San Jose Mission image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mary Thurman, June 6, 2006

4. Interior the San Jose Mission

Mission San José (Now the St. Joseph Catholic Church) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010

5. Mission San José (Now the St. Joseph Catholic Church)

South Side of Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010

6. South Side of Church

View from the interior garden.

North Side of Church and the Bell Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010

7. North Side of Church and the Bell Tower

View from the Mission Cemetery

Mission San José image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 18, 2016

8. Mission San José

Mission Garden and Patio image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 11, 2010

9. Mission Garden and Patio

Garden Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010

10. Garden Dedication Plaque

This fountain, patio and garden are dedicated to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the marriage of Patricia Anne Donovan and Philip Morgan Jelley, which was celebrated in this Mission Church on St. Joseph’s Day, March 19, 1988.
And in thanksgiving for the Abel, Donovan, Morgan, and Jelley families whi in fulfillment of their spiritual and cultural heritage have made enduring contributions to their church and community.

Mission San José Bell Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010

11. Mission San José Bell Tower

View from the Mission Cemetery

An Entrance Door to the Mission Out Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010

12. An Entrance Door to the Mission Out Building

This building now houses the Museum and Gift Shop.

Mission Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 11, 2010

13. Mission Cemetery

Gravesite of Robert Livermore image. Click for more information.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010

14. Gravesite of Robert Livermore

Several prominent settlers and Rancho owners are buried in this cemetery. One being Robert Livermore for whom the town of Livermore was named.
Click for more information.

St. Joseph's Church - Mission San Jose image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010

15. St. Joseph's Church - Mission San Jose

Since 1797

California Registered Historical Landmark Directional Sign at the Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010

16. California Registered Historical Landmark Directional Sign at the Street

Mission San José de Guadalupe, California 1797 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pacific Novelty Company, San Francisco

17. Mission San José de Guadalupe, California 1797

Mission San José Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 18, 2016

18. Mission San José Dedication Plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 8,636 times since then and 133 times this year. Last updated on December 20, 2016, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos: 1. submitted on April 12, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 2. submitted on January 11, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3, 4. submitted on January 27, 2013, by Mary Thurman of Wheelerville,, Missouri. 5, 6, 7. submitted on January 11, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 8. submitted on April 12, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. submitted on January 11, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 17. submitted on January 30, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 18. submitted on April 12, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.