Location:
2201 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
County:
Santa Barbara
Date founded:
December 4, 1786
Patron saint:
St. Barbara.
Founder:
Fr. Fermín de Lasuén.
Native peoples:
Chumash — also known as Barbareño, Canalino.
Goods produced:
Wheat, barley, corn, beans, peas, lentils, garbanzos and fava beans.
Features:
Neoclassical façade with two bell towers, fountain and lavandería, convento and gardens.
Current status:
Roman Catholic Parish.
Historical landmark number:
Historical landmark status: California Historical Landmark no. 309; National Historic Landmark
Interesting facts:
The Mission Santa Bárbara Archive-Library contains a collection of almost all of the documents related to the founding of the mission chain.
In 1824, Chumash Indians organized an uprising against Spanish soldiers.
Important events:
- 1798: A village for Christian Chumash is established just west of the mission.
- September 10, 1820: Current church completed and dedicated.
- February 22, 1824: Chumash Indians launch an uprising against Missions in the Santa Bárbara region.
- April 1833: Santa Bárbara becomes the headquarters of the missions.