<P> The first mission established within the boundaries of Spanish Texas was San Francisco de la Espada . In 1689 , Spanish authorities found the remnants of a French settlement , Fort Saint Louis . During their expedition , the Spanish met representatives of the Caddo people , who lived between the Trinity and the Red Rivers . The Caddo expressed interest in learning about Christianity , and the following year Alonso De León </P>
<P> The first mission established within the boundaries of Spanish Texas was San Francisco de la Espada . In 1689 , Spanish authorities found the remnants of a French settlement , Fort Saint Louis . During their expedition , the Spanish met representatives of the Caddo people , who lived between the Trinity and the Red Rivers . The Caddo expressed interest in learning about Christianity , and the following year Alonso De León </P>
who established the first spanish mission in texas
who established the first spanish mission in texas
San Francisco de la Espada
San Francisco de la Espada