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: Churches & Religion • Native Americans • Notable Buildings. 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. Marker 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 of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fray Fermin Francisco de Lasuen, O.F.M. (within shouting distance of this marker); Mission San Fernando Rey de España (about 300 feet away,
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More about this marker. This is California Historical Landmark No. 157
Regarding San Fernando Mission. Mission San Fernando Rey de España was founded by Father Lasuén on September 8, 1797. A house belonging to Francisco Reyes, on Encino Rancho, furnished temporary shelter for the missionary in charge. An adobe chapel, built and blessed in December 1806, was damaged by the destructive earthquake of 1812; a new church was completed in 1818. Source: California Historical Landmarks, California State Parks
November 28, 2010
2. San Fernando Mission Marker
With church entrance and Serra statue.
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 España, Founded 1797.
Photographed By Michael Kindig, March 23, 2002
5. Mission San Fernando Rey de España
Photographed By Michael Kindig, March 23, 2002
6. Mission Courtyard
Photographed By Michael Kindig, March 23, 2002
7. San Fernando Mission - 1797
Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 23.
Photographed By Michael Kindig, March 31, 2002
8. 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
9. California Historical Landmark No. 157
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 10, 2021
10. Mission San Fernando Rey de España
Founded by Father Fermín Francisco de Lasuén, September 8, 1797. Presented by Los Angeles Parlor No. 124, Native Daughters of the Golden West, March 12, 1939.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 2,913 times since then and 32 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, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on December 27, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 9. submitted on March 9, 2022. 10. submitted on October 27, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
