From 1632 - 1793, the Spanish built dozens of missions throughout Texas. The purpose of the missions was to claim land for Spain and convert the native people to Christianity. Click on the links below to learn more about early Spanish missions and settlements.
Spanish Missions tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/its02
Texas Mission Guide www.texasmissionguide.com/
History of Texas: Missionaries www.thestoryoftexas.com/discover/campfire-stories/missionaries
Missions of San Antonio www.lsjunction.com/facts/missions.htm
Watch this video on Spanish Missions in Texas:
Spanish Missions tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/its02
Texas Mission Guide www.texasmissionguide.com/
History of Texas: Missionaries www.thestoryoftexas.com/discover/campfire-stories/missionaries
Missions of San Antonio www.lsjunction.com/facts/missions.htm
Watch this video on Spanish Missions in Texas: