Refugio in Refugio County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Mission Nuestra Señora del Refugio
Photographed By Steve Gustafson, June 11, 2010
1. Site of Mission Nuestra Señora del Refugio Marker
Originally founded on January 31, 1793, by Fathers José Francisco Garza and Mariano Velasco, Franciscan missionaries, at the junction of the Guadalupe and San Antonio Rivers for the conversion of the Karankawa Indians. Removed to the present location, January 10, 1795.
Erected 1936 by State of Texas.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 31, 1793.
Location. 28° 17.642′ N, 97° 16.653′ W. Marker is in Refugio, Texas, in Refugio County. Marker is on West Roca Street near South Alamo Street (Business U.S. 77), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1008 S Alamo Street, Refugio TX 78377, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church (here, next to this marker); Yucatan Soldiers' Burial Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Dennis M. O'Connor Public Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sally Scull (approx. 0.2 miles away); Empresario James Power (approx. 0.2 miles away); Refugio County (approx.
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Photographed By Larry D. Moore, August 11, 2018
2. Site of Mission Nuestra Señora del Refugio Marker Area
Photographed By Steve Gustafson, June 11, 2010
3. Model of Mission
On exhibit at Refugio museum, along with several other items.
Photographed By Steve Gustafson, June 11, 2010
4. Original bell
On exhibit at Refugio Museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,515 times since then and 75 times this year. Last updated on February 10, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on July 29, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. 2. submitted on August 18, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. 3, 4. submitted on July 29, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
