Corpus Christi de la Ysleta

Historical marker location:

Ysleta, Texas

( located at entrance to Corpus Christi de la Ysleta Del Sur Mission, Ysleta (US 80))

Marker installed: 1936

First mission and pueblo in Texas. Established by Don Antonio de Otermin and Fray Francisco Ayeta O.F.M. in 1682. Maintained by Franciscan missionaries for the civilizing and Christianizing of the Tigua Indians, Pueblo revolt refugees.

1936.

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