San Luis Obispo

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California Missions

• San Luis Obispo
• By Mrs.Walton

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Table of Contents

• Map Page
• Introduction to Mission
• History
• Life
• Conclusion
• Comprehension Questions
• Works Cited

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Map of the Missions
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Introduction to San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

• Fifth Mission
• Founded Sept.1, 1772 by Father Junipero Serra
• Named after Saint Luis, Bishop of Touluse
• Located in the city of San Luis Obispo, near the
  coast to establish towns, and to be able to trade
  with ships.

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History

• Marks the halfway point in the chain of missions.
• Sold in 1845 for 510
• Returned to church in 1859
• Remodeled in 1868
• Restored to earlier appearance in 1934

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Life

• Located in Valley of Bears.This area was
  heavily populated by bears. This allowed them to
  hunt bears and send the meat to other
  missionaries to keep them from starving.
• Some of the natives were not happy about the
  settlement of the mission, so they would shoot
  burning arrows into the dry buildings that would
  cause great damage.
• The missionaries began to make red clay like
  tiles that were waterproof and fireproof. These
  tiles are used throughout California today.

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Conclusion

• San Luis Obispo de Tolosa was founded in
  Sept.1,1772 by Father Junipero Serra
• The great city of San Luis Obispo exists because
  of this!
• This mission marks the halfway point of all of
  the missions in the chain.
• Designed red clay tiles that are used today.

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Comprehension Questions

• When was this mission founded?
• Who founded this mission?
• In what city is this mission located?
• Why were the missions built near the coast?
• Who was this mission named after?
• What did the missionaries hunt at this particular
  mission?
• What did the missionaries make that we use today?

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Works Cited