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
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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


