Mission Hills in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
San Fernando Mission
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 7, 2018
1. San Fernando Mission Marker
Founded in 1797 by Father Fermin Francisco Lasuen.
We honor those men of faith, courage and vision who guided the founding of the mission and also those who have preserved it for posterity.
Erected 1970 by Daughters of the American Revolution. (Marker Number 157.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.
Location. 34° 16.434′ N, 118° 27.711′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Mission Hills. It can be reached from San Fernando Mission Boulevard 0.3 miles east of Sepulveda Boulevard, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located in the central courtyard on the Mission grounds, open 9-5 every day. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15151 San Fernando Mission Blvd, Mission Hills CA 91345, United States
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s The Valley the San Fernando Valley and in the Transverse 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Moai from Easter Island (within shouting distance of this marker); Fray Fermin Francisco de Lasuen, O.F.M. (within shouting distance of this marker); Mission San Fernando Rey de Espa๑a (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); This Fountain (about 600 feet away); Farm Equipment (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Railroad Shanty (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Tombstone (approx. 0.4 miles away); Andres Pico Adobe (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
More about this marker. This is California Historical Landmark No. 157
Regarding San Fernando Mission. Mission
November 28, 2010
2. San Fernando Mission Marker
With church entrance and Serra statue.
The Convento is the largest original mission building in California - two stories - completed in 1822 after 13 years of construction - 4 foot
adobe walls - famous corridor of 21
Roman arches - unusual Moorish arches above windows & doors - living quarters for missionaries & visitors.
Photographed by Michael Kindig, March 23, 2002
3. Convento Building
In 1797, a convent was a residence for priests. Today, a convent is a residence for nuns.
Photographed by Michael Kindig, March 23, 2002
4. El Camino Real
Mission San Fernando Rey de Espa๑a, Founded 1797.
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 5, 2026
5. El Camino Real Bell
Erected 1909 by N.S.G.W. and N.D.G.W. of Los Angeles
Photographed by Michael Kindig, March 23, 2002
6. San Fernando Mission
This sign is now missing.
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 5, 2026
7. San Fernando Mission
Photographed by Michael Kindig, March 23, 2002
8. Mission Courtyard
Photographed by Michael Kindig, March 23, 2002
9. San Fernando Mission - 1797
Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 23.
Photographed by Michael Kindig, March 31, 2002
10. Fray Junipero Serra
This statue, located in the park across the street from the mission, was removed by protesters in 2020.
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, December 6, 2011
11. California Historical Landmark No. 157
This sign is now missing.
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 10, 2021
12. Mission San Fernando Rey de Espa๑a
Founded by Father Fermํn Francisco de Lasu้n, September 8, 1797. Presented by Los Angeles Parlor No. 124, Native Daughters of the Golden West, March 12, 1939
CSUN Library Collection, circa 1900
13. San Fernando Mission - circa 1900
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 3,369 times since then and 86 times this year. Last updated on March 28, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1. submitted on May 10, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on February 24, 2012. 3, 4. submitted on December 27, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 5. submitted on March 6, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6. submitted on December 27, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 7. submitted on March 6, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 8, 9, 10. submitted on December 27, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 11. submitted on March 9, 2022. 12. submitted on October 27, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 13. submitted on January 24, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
