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The Socorro community is considered the second oldest community in Texas. https://www.nps.gov/places/socorro-mission.htm -
It is the oldest continuously operated parish in the state. https://www.ysletadelsurpueblo.org/tourism-hospitality/ysleta-mission#:~:text=The%20Ysleta%20Mission%2C%20founded%20in,in%20the%20State%20of%20Texas. -
Espada was the only San Antonio mission where bricks and tiles were made. https://www.missionsanfranciscodelaespada.org/ -
This mission is the oldest unrestored stone church in America. https://www.missionconcepcion.org/ -
San Juan was a self-sustaining community. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/san-juan-capistrano-mission -
The Alamo serves as a museum today and welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. https://www.thealamo.org/ -
It was a major social and cultural center and was known as the "Queen of the Missions." https://www.worldheritagesa.com/Missions/Mission-San-Jos-eacute -
This mission was first built on Matagorda Bay near what is today Houston, Texas. https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/goliad -
It became known as 'the lost mission of Texas" because it's exact location had been unknown until the early 1990's. https://texastimetravel.com/directory/presidio-de-san-saba/