San Rafael - Mission San Rafael Arcangel
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History
This mission was originally intended as a hospital for the Dolores mission, as there was a desire to keep away from the latter the many Indians suffering from epidemic illnesses. The actual reason for building the 20th mission, some 13 years after the 19th, was in fact quite different: the Russians had set up in Fort Ross a base for otter-catching, and the Spaniards wanted at all costs to prevent a further Russian advance southwards.
This mission was originally intended as a hospital for the Dolores mission, as there was a desire to keep away from the latter the many Indians suffering from epidemic illnesses. The actual reason for building the 20th mission, some 13 years after the 19th, was in fact quite different: the Russians had set up in Fort Ross a base for otter-catching, and the Spaniards wanted at all costs to prevent a further Russian advance southwards.
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Location
1104 Fifth Avenue South, corner of Court Street, San Rafael, only three blocks from the U.S. 101 (Central San Rafael exit), 19mi/30km north of San Francisco.
Tips: Mass schedule:
Daily: 6:30 am and 8:30 am in the Mission
Saturday: 8:30 am and 5:00 pm (Sunday Vigil)
Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am
Guides: Taped tours for rent.
Facilities: Gift shop
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