Marker Inscription
Situated in the present county of Jackson was the mission of Nuestra Señora del Espiritu Santo de Zuñiga. Established by Joseph de Azlor, Marquis of Aguayo, and Father Fray Agustin Patron, O.F.M. in 1722 for the civilizing and Christianizing of the Karankawa, Cujane, Coco, Copane, and other Indian tribes under the protection of the Presidio de Nuestra Señora de Loreto. Both moved to Mission Valley on the Guadalupe River in 1726. Moved finally to Santa Dorotea, now Goliad near the San Antonio River in 1749. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
About this site
Mission Nuestra Senora del Espiritu Santo de Zuniga is a historical marker in Edna, Jackson County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 29 historical markers documented in Jackson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 48 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.9803, -96.6504 near Edna. The nearest cataloged historic site is Brackenridge Cemetery (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Dutart-McDowell Home, Traylor, J. C., Old, Place, and Lavaca-Navidad Meeting of 1835.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5239003406. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
