San Francisco Solano
This is a set of links for resources on the Mission San Francisco Solano.
Solano History
Discouraged by declining opportunity at Dolores, a zealous young padre founded Mission San Francisco de Solano, at Sonoma, on July 4, 1823, without the knowledge of his superiors. Find out why here.
Source: ? ? ? The Civic Group
The 21st Mission
The last and northernmost California mission, Mission San Francisco Solano was the only mission founded after Mexico’s independence from Spain. It was also the only mission founded without the prior approval of the Church.
Source: ? ? ? BGe Internet Services
The 21st Mission of the Chain
Learn about the founding Father, get resources for your Mission report, learn about Native Californians, and explore then & now.
Source: ? ? ? EUSD
California Mission Solano
Check out a couple of pictures of this Mission and get a few facts while you?re here.
Source: ? ? ? CA Museum of Photography
Mission San Francisco
Mission San Francisco de Solano was the last mission to be built, it is the mission farthest north. It was founded by father Altimira, who believed that the mission was needed to keep the Russians at Fort Ross from claiming any more land in California.
Source: ? ? ? Juggernaut Technology
San Francisco, Solano
Get a data sheet for this Mission and view some of the oldest pictures available from this site.
Source: ? ? ? Joel Gazis-Sax
California Missions Foundation
Alta California was founded July 4, 1823. Founded by Father Jos? Altim?ra, it was the twenty-first, and last, mission to be established. It was named for Saint Francis Solanus, missionary to the Indians of Peru.
Source: ? ? ? California Missions Foundation
Sonoma Mission Tour
Take a virtual tour of this Mission through some colorful photographs.
Source: ? ? ? CaliforniaMissions.com
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