The chain of missions in San Antonio, Texas, was established in the 18th century. The most notable of these missions, including the Alamo, were part of a series built between 1718 and 1793. The missions were developed by Spanish settlers and missionaries as a way to spread Christianity and establish Spanish colonial presence in the region. The five main missions in San Antonio—Mission San Antonio de Padua (the Alamo), Mission San José, Mission San Juan Capistrano, Mission Espada, and Mission Concepción—were part of this effort and are now part of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, which was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.
When was the chain of missions built in San Antonio?
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