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1. Mission at San Xavier, Arizona
Mission at San Xavier, Arizona
2. Old mission, Waiilatpu, Washington
Old mission, Waiilatpu, Washington
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The name Waiilatpu means 'the place of rye grass'. It was Rev. Samuel Parker, colleague of Dr. Marcus Whitman, who selected this site in the spring of 1836. In the spring of 1835 Whitman and Parker started from St. Louis for the Oregon country. After they had reached the region of Nez Perces, Whitman turned back for reinforcements. It was September 1, 1836 when the missionary party composed of the Whitman's, Spauldings and W.H. Gray reached Fort Walla Walla. It was December 1, before buildings were erected and the mission was opened. Waiilatpu became the stopping place for travelers. It was here that the emigrant train of 1843 found a welcome and paused to rest. It was at this mission on November 29, 1847 that Dr. and Mrs Whitman and twelve others were murdered by Indians.
3. Carmel Mission, Monterey, California
Carmel Mission, Monterey, California
4. Mission at San Gabriel, California
Mission at San Gabriel, California
5. Mission at Santa Barbara, California
Mission at Santa Barbara, California
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