National Park Service

Mission Concepción, located in San Antonio, Texas, is one of the oldest remaining original stone churches in the United States, enduring for over 250 years. Originally founded in 1716, it served as a religious center and a cultural bridge, where missionaries educated Indigenous inhabitants and facilitated the integration of Spanish settlers into the local community. The mission's stunning stone church, completed in 1755, retains its structural integrity due to its construction on bedrock, making it the least restored of the colonial structures within the park. Visitors can still admire remnants of vibrant frescoes that adorn the interiors, showcasing both decorative and symbolic artistry from over two centuries ago. Generated from the website