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Name as founded
La Misión Santa Clara de Asís
English translation
The Mission of Saint Clare of Assisi
Founding date
January 12, 1777
Founding priest(s)
Father Presidente Junípero Serra
California Historical Landmark
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Mission Santa Clara de Asís

(650) Catholic church in Santa Clara, California
Mission Santa Clara de Asís is a Spanish mission in the city of Santa Clara, California. The mission, which was the eighth in California, was founded on January 12, 1777, by the Franciscans.
Address: 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 7 PM
Phone: (408) 554-4023
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