1. Mission San Francisco de Solano Ms. Mason April 2009

2. Mission Facts 21 st Mission built Founded by Father José Altimira Made from wood and covered with mud, then whitewashed Dedicated in 1824; used for only 3 years Single bell hung from wood frame Built two more times, the latest in 1840 after the Franciscans left

3. Geography Most northern mission Located in Sonoma Valley 11 miles from the bay Current church is replica of the 1840’s mission Not as many earthquakes as other mission areas Petaluma

4. Mission Life Not as properous as other missions 10,000 acres to grow grapes, fruit, grain and raise livestock Native Americans abused

5. Mission Today Suffered during Mexican-American War and when California became a state Mission buildings sold in 1881 Sonoma State History Park

6. If I Were In Charge Probably built one in Petaluma which had more water access