Founded by Angel Somera and Pedro Cambón (Under the presidency of Junipero Serra) on September 8, 1771, relocated 1775 due to flooding.

4th Mission of California.

The address of the Mission is: 428 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
For information about the Mission and visiting consult Mission San Gabriel official web site. The Mission is stewarded by the Claretian Missionaries since 1908. Information about San Gabriel Parish and Services. Mission grounds have several courts with exhibits, incl. a reproduction of a Tongva native Indians hat. The Museum is rather small, mostly featuring paintings.

In year 2020 Mission Church was severely damaged in a Fire Caused by Arson. Report by US-Spain Council. The damage was extensive, the roof collapsed. However the heroic firefighters were able to protect and save the priceless historic Spanish Altar. A crew of 80 from 6 cities was in action, including 15 engines, five ladder trucks, three rescue ambulances and one air utility. Fire was knocked down only after 2h20min. This NBC News article shows Image of the burned Mission.

The Mission reopened 2023 after over 3 years of restoration works. Spectra Company served as the General Contractor from the initial damage assessment to completion.

Wikipedia page of Mission San Gabriel.