San Fernando (1769-1818)


The first mission founded by the Franciscans in 'California',
and the only one in Baja.
Fr. Junipero Serra went on to Alta California and the Baja missions were given to the Dominicans.
N 29°58.32' W115°14.15' c Jack Swords

back in time to 1975...


San Fernando when visited by Robert Jackson.


San Fernando photo taken about 1969 by Anita Espinoza.

Back in time to 1926...


Mision San Fernando when Englehardt visited.

San Juan de Dios (visita)


................. This was a visiting station (visita) of Mision San Fernando.
GPS: 30°10.96'/ 115°10.07'. Photo by David K, 7-00.

Ruins near San Juan de Dios


'Discovered' and photographed by Jack Swords.
This is located a mile north-east of the visita, along the river.
N30°11.33' W115°09.18' c Jack Swords


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