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Mission San Carlos Borromeo Facts

Location: 3080 Rio Rd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923

Year founded: 1770

Patron saint: St. Charles Borromeo.

Founder: Fr. Junípero Serra.

Native peoples: Esselen, Rumsen  — also known as Costanoan.

Goods produced: Wheat, barley, corn, beans, vegetables.

Features: Original stone church walls and bell tower, quarried from the Santa Lucia Mountains, star window, mudéjar style church with curved interior nave walls.

Current status: Roman Catholic Parish.

Historical landmark number: California Historical Landmark no. 135, National Historical Landmark.

Interesting facts: The mission houses the tomb of Junípero Serra. The museum has one of the most extensive collections of mission-period items in California.

Website: www.carmelmission.org

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