Mission La Purisima

Mission La Purisima Concepcion

Mission La Purisima
2295 Purisima Road
Lompoc, CA

Founded December 8, 1787
by Father Fermin Lasuen
Named Mission La Purisima Concepcion de Maria Santisima
meaning "The Immaculate Conception of Mary the Most Pure"

Interesting Facts about Mission La Purisima

• Mission La Purisima is the only mission built in a straight line

• Mission La Purisima is the most completely restored mission

Mission La Purisima Chronology

1787 - Father Lasuen founds Mission La Purisima
1804 - Father Payeras arrives
1812 - Earthquake, Mission La Purisima moved
1823 - Father Payeras dies
1824 - Indian uprising
1835 - Secularization
1845 - Sold at auction for $1,100
1935 - Restoration begins at Mission La Purisima

Getting to Mission La Purisima

Mission La Purisima is located near the town of Lompoc. From US 101, exit onto California Highway 246 west. Follow Highway 246 for about 18 miles and take the second turn on the right after passing the La Purisima Mission Golf Course. Mission La Purisima is about a mile down the road.