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Was founded in this vicinity summer 1690 "on the banks of the Arcangel San Miguel" (Neches) River. Erected A.D. 1934 by De Zavala Chapter, Texas Historical and Landmarks Association. Located by: Dr. Albert Woldert, Tyler, Texas; Miss Adina De Zavala, San Antonio, Texas. Assisted by Mr. J.M. Lovell, Augusta, Texas.
Mission Santissimo Nombre de Maria is a historical marker in Weches, Houston County, dedicated in 1971. It is one of 183 historical markers documented in Houston County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 349 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.5762, -95.1684 near Weches. The nearest cataloged historic site is Easley (cemetery), about 1.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Weches, Weches, and The Joseph R. Rice Log Cabin.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5225007012. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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