Mission San Juan

Originating from the woods of East Texas in 1716, Mission San Juan was relocated to the east bank of the San Antonio River on March 5th, 1731. San Juan was known for it’s self-sustaining community. Orchards and Gardens surrounding the outside walls provided grapes, melons, pumpkins and, peppers. Fields located further from the mission also contained corn, beans, sweet potatoes, and sugar cane. Additionally, much of the surrounding land was utilized for raising agriculture. Nearby Rancho de Pataguilla reportedly owned 3,500 sheep and nearly as many cattle. With the materials being gathered from within the mission, there was actually a surplus of inventory. Because of this surplus, Mission San Juan was able to trade and barter as far east as Louisiana and as south as Coahuila, Mexico.

Location: Yanaguana Trail, San Antonio, Texas 78223 (South section of River Walk)