Location:
2295 Purisima Rd, Lompoc, CA 93436
Date founded:
December 8, 1787
Patron saint:
The Virgin Mary under the title of the Immaculate Conception.
Founder:
Fr. Fermín de Lasuén.
Native peoples:
Chumash — also known as Purisimeño.
Features:
Brightly colored espadaña, convento and other stone buildings. Operates as a living history park.
Current status:
Mission La Purísima Concepción is one of two missions that is operated as a State historic park.
Historical landmark number:
California Historical Landmark no. 928 (original site); California Historical Landmark no. 340; National Historical Landmark
Interesting facts:
The mission was almost completely destroyed in the great earthquake of 1812. It is designated as a World Heritage Site.Video Tour of La Purísima Mission
Important events:
- 1789: First permanent church built at the mission.
- 1803: New church completed.
- Dec. 21, 1812: Earthquake destroys the mission church. No one is killed, however.
- April 23, 1813: Mission is moved to a new site.
- February of 1824: Chumash Indians revolt
- 1845: Ruins of the old mission are renamed La Purísima Rancho.