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Mission Santa Bárbara Facts

Mission Santa Barbara

Location: 2201 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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 Historical Landmark

Interesting facts: The archive-library of the mission 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.

Website: www.santabarbaramission.org

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