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Come hear a story of perseverance and determination of the Tigua Indians, whose community at Ysleta del Sur Pueblo represents the oldest community in Texas a...
Discover the history and culture of what is now known as Ysleta del Sur Pueblo through this documentary-style video about the Tiguas' way of life, their lega...
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Join host Shane McAuliffe and take a tour of a historic Lone Star landmark on this episode of The Texas Bucket List.
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- The Texas Bucket List
Dec 12, 2023 · 131 S Zaragoza RdEl Paso, TX 79907(915) 859-9848. El Paso – El Paso, the furthest west you can go in the Lone Star State, has history that can be traced way back to the Native American days. This area was first colonized by the Spaniards, and some of their oldest establishments can be found in the Sun City on the mission trial.
When you visit the Ysleta Mission, you truly discover where Texas began! As the “oldest continuously active parish in the State of Texas”, the Ysleta Mission represents over 300 years of Texas history. Built in 1682 by the Tigua Indian community, this historic landmark resides in what is recognized as the oldest community in Texas.
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The Ysleta Mission is considered the first and oldest mission established in the State of Texas and the second oldest continually active parish in the United States. This Mission resides in the heart of the Tigua Indian community, where culture and faith run strong.
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The Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and the Mission Corpus Christi de la Ysleta, located just southeast of El Paso, Texas, is the oldest continuously operated parish in the state. The community claims to have the oldest continuously cultivated plot of land in the United States. The mission was established by Antonio de Otermín, the Spanish governor of ...