Missions were the outposts of Spanish Colonization throughout the Spanish Empire. The idea was to try to convert local natives to Catholicism; however, missions really became the furthermost outposts of the Spanish colonies. They were administrative hubs, military forts (as seen with the Alamo), agricultural markets, and churches. The San Antonio Missions is a part of the National Park System and includes 5 missions (including the Alamo as the 5th). They extend from downtown San Antonio southwards.
Enjoy Texas...Did you know that the San Antonio AA baseball team is the San Antonio Missions and they have an unofficial mascot...Henry the Puffy Taco.
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