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What did Santa Ines produce?

What did Santa Ines produce?

What did Mission Santa Ines produce? Santa Ines Mission 1800-1820 In 1817, the mission produced 4,160 bushels of wheat; 4,330 bushels of corn and 300 bushels of beans. Records listed 1,030 converts; 287 marriages, and 611 deaths and its largest-ever population of 920.

Was Mission Santa Ines damaged?

Most of the original church was destroyed on December 21, 1812 in an earthquake centered near Santa Barbara that damaged or destroyed several California missions. The quake also severely damaged other mission buildings, but the complex was not abandoned.

What was the purpose of Mission Santa Ines?

Mission Santa Ines was considered one of the richest missions. Neophytes were trained in skilled arts and they were able to make and trade leather and metal items made at the Mission. Mission Santa Ines was the site of an Indian Rebellion in February 1824.

What kind of crops did Mission Santa Ines grow?

The soil around the Mission was very good and the Mission grew several types of crops including wheat, barley, corn, and beans. The Mission also raised cattle, sheep, horses, and pigs. Mission Santa Ines was considered one of the richest missions.

When was Mission Santa Ines in Alta California built?

Mission Santa Inés circa 1900. Founded in 1804, Mission Santa Inés was the 19th Spanish mission established in Alta California and today is one of the best preserved Spanish mission complexes in the United States.

Why was the mission of Santa Ynez established?

In order to acculturate the Chumash of the Santa Ynez Valley into the Spanish way of life, and to serve as a link between the Missions of Santa Barbara and La Purisima Concepción in Lompoc, Mission Santa Inés was established in 1804. While still in its formative years, the Mission was devastated by the great earthquake of 1812.