Ventura in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Mission San Buenaventura
1782
Photographed By Craig Baker, November 11, 2023
1. Mission San Buenaventura Marker
State of California Historical Landmark No. 310.
California State Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Mitz-Khan-A-Khan Chapter, Ventura, California, March 31, 2018.
Elevated by Pope Francis to a Minor Basilica, June 9, 2020.
Mission Basilica San Buenaventura, 7th Basilica in California.
Erected 2018 by Daughters of the American Revolution; and Mission San Buenaventura. (Marker Number 310.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Daughters of the American Revolution series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.
Location. 34° 16.857′ N, 119° 17.869′ W. Marker is in Ventura, California, in Ventura County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Figueroa Street Mall, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 E Main St, Ventura CA 93001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lavanderia (within shouting distance of this marker); San Buenaventura Mission Aqueduct (within shouting distance of this marker); Peirano Market
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Regarding Mission San Buenaventura. California Historical Landmark No. 310 statement of significance: This mission, established in 1782, was the ninth and the last to be dedicated by Father Junípero Serra. The first chapel and church were destroyed, the present mission church was begun in 1793 and completed in 1809.
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
San Buenaventura was intended to be the 3rd mission, but its founding was postponed for thirteen years, and so it became the 9th mission established.
Captain George Vancouver met Fr. Dumetz at the mission in 1793 and named Point Dume, between Point Mugu and Malibu, after the friar.
President William McKinley visited San Buenaventura Mission on May 10, 1901.
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Photographed By Craig Baker, October 7, 2018
2. Mission San Buenaventura and Marker
The twin 120-foot Norfolk pine trees in front of the mission, planted circa 1880, were designated California Millennium landmark trees by the America the Beautiful Fund in 2000. Local legend suggests that they were brought here from Norfolk Island by a sea captain to be used as replacement masts for ships.
Also see . . . Mission Website. (Submitted on November 17, 2023.)
Photographed By Craig Baker
3. Street Sign
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 7, 2018
4. Mission Church
5. Mission San Buenaventura - 1904
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 17, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
