Santa Clara in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Santa Clara Mission
Third Site 1781 – 1818
— Point of Historical Interest —
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 5, 2009
1. Santa Clara Mission Marker
Inscription.
Santa Clara Mission. Third Site 1781 – 1818. Founded in 1777, the Santa Clara Mission was moved here after flooding of the first two churches. Construction was begun in 1781 under Jose Murguia and the Mission was dedicated by Junipero Serra in 1784., The adobe structure was damaged by an earthquake in 1818 and a fourth church was built where the current Mission now stands. , The Women’s Club Adobe at 3260 The Alameda is a remnant of the third Mission Complex.
1981.
Placed by order of the Santa Clara City Council , By the Historical and Landmarks Commission , James Barcells, Chairman ∙ Richard Barcells ∙ Dorothy Burton ∙ Dominic Condensa ∙ Dora Cuadra ∙ Ethel Lewis ∙ Dorothy Miller.
Founded in 1777, the Santa Clara Mission was moved here after flooding of the first two churches. Construction was begun in 1781 under Jose Murguia and the Mission was dedicated by Junipero Serra in 1784.
The adobe structure was damaged by an earthquake in 1818 and a fourth church was built where the current Mission now stands.
The Women’s Club Adobe at 3260 The Alameda is a remnant of the third Mission Complex.
1981
Placed by order of the Santa Clara City Council
By the Historical and Landmarks Commission
James Barcells, Chairman ∙ Richard Barcells ∙ Dorothy Burton ∙ Dominic Condensa ∙ Dora Cuadra ∙ Ethel Lewis ∙ Dorothy Miller
Erected 1981 by Santa Clara City Council, Historical and Landmarks Commission.
Location. 37° 21.123′ N, 121° 56.264′ W. Marker is in Santa Clara, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker is on El Camino Real near Palm Drive, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located at the Palm Drive entrance to the University
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of Santa Clara. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 262 El Camino Real, Santa Clara CA 95050, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Information on the First, Second and Current Site, and the Santa Clara Women's Club Adobe.
This marker is in the center. The President and Trustees of Santa Clara University dedication plaque is located on the left and the Mission Cross Relocation Committee dedication plaque is on the right.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 5, 2009
3. The President and Trustees of Santa Clara University Dedication Plaque
The President and Trustees
of
Santa Clara University
Dedicate this archeological park on the of the third Mission Santa Clara 1781 – 1818 to the citizens and organizations who contributed to its creation. The park honors the memory of Father Jose’ Murgui’a and the many dwellers who lived around the Mission. The University will maintain this site in tribute to the founding of the Mission and Santa Clara College.
Dedicated this Ninth Day of March, 1991
Edward Panelli, Chairman - Board of Trustees
Paul L. Locatelli, S.J., President – Santa Clara University
In appreciation to the many individuals, businesses and service organizations who contributed time, energy and funds toward preserving the historical heritage of Santa Clara
Followed by the list of major donors.
Photographed By Adam Margolis, June 18, 2016
5. Santa Clara Mission
The nearby Santa Clara Mission is located about 1/4 miles southwest of the marker's location, on the Santa Clara University campus. A CA state historical marker (also documented on HMDB) gives a more complete story on the historic church.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 5, 2009
6. Santa Clara Mission Markers and Mission Cross
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 5, 2009
7. Mission Cross Plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,006 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 9, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on April 12, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 6. submitted on November 9, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 7. submitted on November 10, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.