Mission San Francisco de Solano

Ms. MasonApril 2009

Mission Facts

21st Mission builtFounded by Father José AltimiraMade from wood and covered with mud, then whitewashedDedicated in 1824; used for only 3 yearsSingle bell hung from wood frameBuilt two more times, the latest in 1840 after the Franciscans left

GeographyMost northern missionLocated in Sonoma Valley11 miles from the bayCurrent church is replica of the 1840’s missionNot as many earthquakes as other mission areas

Petaluma

Mission Life

Not as properous as other missions10,000 acres to grow grapes, fruit, grain and raise livestockNative Americans abused

Mission Today

Suffered during Mexican-American War and when California became a stateMission buildings sold in 1881Sonoma State History Park

If I Were In Charge

Probably built one in Petaluma which had more water access