California Mission Santa Cruz 10" x 13" Paper Model. Perfect for 4th grade mission projects. This model can be cut-out and built into a 3D model. The Mission Santa Cruz is the 12th mission founded in California. It was founded on August 28, 1791 by Friar Fermin Lasuen. Named for the Sacred Cross.
After its founding 1791, Mission Santa Cruz was blessed with many factors in its favor, excellent location, good climate, fertile fields and a peaceful native population. Within six years the mission quadrangle was complete with workshops and a granary.
Then to the surprise and to the violation of Spanish law, the Governor notified the padres in 1797, that a pueblo was to be founded across the river and they would need to help support it. Spanish law forbid establishment of pueblos within a league of missions, but the Governor insisted and Branciforte was founded. It was named after the Viceroy.
