Mission San Xavier Del Bac - Tucson, AZ
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member linkys
N 32° 06.420 W 111° 00.480
12S E 499245 N 3552296
Beautiful Mission style church on the Tohono O'odham San Xavier Indian Reservation.
Waymark Code: WM80MT
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 01/04/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
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Considered to be one of the finest examples of the mission style, this building was constructed mainly with native labor working from 1783-1797, under the direction of Spanish Franciscan Fathers. Allowed to decay over the centuries, it has recently been the focus of efforts to restore it to its former glory.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1797

Age of Church building determined by?: Church website

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 8:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM

Street address of Church:
1950 W. San Xavier Road
Tucson, AZ
85746

Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
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