San Antonio Missions NHP - Mission Concepcion

Friday August 28, 2026

Mission Concepcion is the furthest north mission in San Antonio Missions National Historic Park. Unlike the others that have the courtyards and walls, this one currently has only the church building. Mission Concepcion was originally founded in 1716 as Mission Nuestra Seora de la Pursima Concepcin de Acua in eastern Texas. It was to serve as a buffer against the French in Louisiana. In 1731, like other missions it moved to the San Antonio River area. The stone church took 15 years to build and was dedicated in 1755. This church is the only one in the park that has two bell towers.

This is the third part of our series on San Antonio Missions NHP which also includes: Mission San Juan, Mission Espada and Mission San Jose.

The NPS Entrance sign for Mission Conception Area of San Antonio Missions with the Church behind it. The Church with the Entrance Sign

Front of Mission Concepcion's Church with two bell towers Front of the church

Before going into the main church, you pass through some side rooms showing frescos which covered most of front of the church and the convento rooms.

Frescos Decorating the walls with a Door Mission Concepcion Frescos

Like the other missions you can go inside the church when there isn't a service going on.

View of the dome with windows and a chandelier Church Dome

View of the Inside of the Mission Concepcion Church, Look towards the altar. Inside the Church

An overview of this National Historic park is in the first post of this series about Mission San Juan. As with most National Park units, you should check the NPS Website's San Antonio Missions NHP Page for current status and more information.