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The Spanish Missions in California

Mission possible? Take a road trip along the coast of California and visit all 21 of the Spanish Missions along the way.

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Photography by Jaga, Wikimedia Creative Commons

Santa Clara de Asis
Located on the Guadeloupe River, the log chapel was founded in 1777 by Father Serra in honor of St. Clare. In 1851, work began which ultimately produced Santa Clara University as we know it today.

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