The Last Mission

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2009

1. The Last Mission Marker

Inscription. At this site, on July 4, 1823 Father Altimra set up a Camp Alter and planted the Holy Cross. The troops fired a volley, and the Padre sang in adoration of the cross. A Mass was celebrated in gratitude, and the place was named San Francisco Solano.
The Mission was later built at its present site in Sonoma
WELCOME Cline Cellars Cannard Fund of the General Vallejo Memorial Association
Annex To The Sonoma Valley Historical Society

Erected by Cline Cellars, Cannard Fund of the General Vallejo Memorial Association Annex To The Sonoma Valley Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Events • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1896.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 12.88′ N, 122° 27.313′ W. Marker was in Sonoma, California, in Sonoma County. Marker was on Arnold Drive (California Route 121), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located at the entrance to Cline Cellars Winery. Touch for map. Marker was

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at or near this postal address: 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma CA 95476, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Mission San Francisco Solano de Sonoma (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Last Mission (approx. 0.2 miles away); Embarcadero – St. Louis (approx. 2 miles away); Temelec Hall (approx. 4.3 miles away); a different marker also named Temelec Hall (approx. 4.3 miles away); Lakeville-Donahue Landing (approx. 5.1 miles away); Nash-Patton Adobe (approx. 5.2 miles away); Sonoma Valley Women’s Club (approx. 5.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sonoma.

Additional keywords. California Missions

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Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2009

2. The Last Mission Site

Mission San Francisco Solano image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2009

3. Mission San Francisco Solano

Located at Sonoma State Historic Park
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The Last Mission Marker Has Been Removed image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, June 17, 2023

4. The Last Mission Marker Has Been Removed

Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,218 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on June 19, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.