Mission San Jose, San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, is one of five existing missions along the San Antonio River.

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Mission San Jose, San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, is one of five existing missions along the San Antonio River. Built by Spaniards to support their quest for exploration from New Spain (present day Mexico), they eventually became centers for spreading the Catholic faith to frontier Indians. The five missions within the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park florished between 1747 and 1775, but still experienced raids by local Comanche and Apache Indians. Mission San Jose was knows as the Queen of the Missions, due to its extensive grounds and fortified compound.

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Location: San Antonio, TX, United States
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