San Luis Rey de Francia

The San Luis Rey de Francia mission was the 18th mission to be built. The mission operated for 34 years under the guidance of Father Antonio Peyri. It had a large church designed to hold thousands of worshippers.

In 1832, after secularization, the structures deteriorated. During the Mexican War, United States troops used the mission as barracks. In 1893 the mission was turned into a seminary and restoration started. It is still an active parish church and seminary.

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• Missions of California Index
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• History of the United States Timeline

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