Site of the Mission San Jose de Los Nazonis

Historical marker location:

Cushing, Texas

( 2.5 mi. N of Cushing)

Marker installed: 1936

Established by Franciscan missionaries in 1716 with the hope of civilizing and Christianizing the Nazoni and Nadaco Indians - abandoned temporarily in 1719 due to French incursions from Louisiana - restored by the Marquis of Aguayo in 1721 - removed to the Colorado River in 1730 - finally reestablished on the San Antonio River as Mission San Juan Capistrano in 1731.