San Gabriel Mission
Also known as Mission San Gabriel Arcangel
About San Gabriel Mission
San Gabriel Mission, at Junipero St. and W. Mission Dr., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1971: the first place in San Gabriel to be listed. Only 67 of California’s 2,865 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Moorish, as it does for 10 other California listings. The listing covers 8 acres.
What it isRoman Catholic mission and a historic landmark in San Gabriel, California. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 35 MB · National Archives↗1771 to today
- 1771Built
- 1971Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 55 years
Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
Junipero St. and W. Mission Dr., San Gabriel · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1San Gabriel MissionStart here
- 2
San Gabriel Mission PlayhouseBuilt 1927 · next door
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Moorish style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Moorish.
Memories of San Gabriel Mission
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about San Gabriel Mission
Is San Gabriel Mission on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 6, 1971 (Register number 71000158).
Is San Gabriel Mission a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Edwin Hubble House, 1.9 miles away.
Can you visit San Gabriel Mission?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of San Gabriel Mission?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 35 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123859484 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.