SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
San Juan Bautista (St. John the Baptist), has suffered mutilation by the dropping of its last part, and usually appears as San Juan. San Juan is a small town in San Benito County, in a fertile valley on the San Benito River, forty-four miles southeast of San José. At this place the mission of San Juan Bautista was founded, June 24, 1797. Although this mission passed through some strenuous experiences, and was twice attacked by the Indians, and somewhat damaged by repeated earthquakes in 1800, it is still moderately well preserved.
MISSION OF SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, FOUNDED IN 1797.
“Although twice attacked by Indians and damaged by earthquakes in 1800, it is still moderately well preserved.”