Mission Concepción was established in 1716 in East Texas. The mission was moved in 1731 to San Antonio. Founded by Franciscan friars, this is the best preserved of the Texas missions and church services are still conducted here.
The Battle of Concepción was fought here on October 28, 1835 between Mexican troops under Colonel Domingo Ugartechea and Texian insurgents led by James Bowie and James Fannin. The 30-minute engagement, is described as "the first major engagement of the Texas Revolution".
Located at 807 Mission Roadin San Antonio, Concepcion was designated a National Historic Landmark on April 15, 1970 and is part of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Concepcion is about two miles south of the Alamo and although it is being redecorated inside, Flat Stanley enjoyed his visit.
The Battle of Concepción was fought here on October 28, 1835 between Mexican troops under Colonel Domingo Ugartechea and Texian insurgents led by James Bowie and James Fannin. The 30-minute engagement, is described as "the first major engagement of the Texas Revolution".
Located at 807 Mission Roadin San Antonio, Concepcion was designated a National Historic Landmark on April 15, 1970 and is part of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Concepcion is about two miles south of the Alamo and although it is being redecorated inside, Flat Stanley enjoyed his visit.
