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The first permanent European residents in the region were Spanish missionaries and soldiers sent by the Spanish crown both to fortify the region against expansion by other powers such as England and Russia, and to convert the natives to Christianity. Many of these Spanish brought their families with them, and those formed the nucleus of the small town - at first just a cluster of adobe houses. The town took its name on December 4, 1786, when it was the feast day of Saint Barbara.
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∙ 12y agoAfter Saint Barbara (born approx. 1438). She is the patron saint of artillerymen, military engineers, miners and workers who handle explosives.
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Where is Santa barbra?
Santa Barbra is is somewhere in Mexico
What does Santa Barbra mean?
santa barbra is just a place not a person related to santa
Where did the channel island get its name?
The channel islands got its name in the santa barbra channel
Who was the santa barbra mission named after?
St. Barbra
Who was santa barbra mission named after?
St. Barbra
Which is more beatutiful santa barbra or carmel?
I think Santa Barbra is a LOT more beatutiful.
Is the Santa Barbra mission still standing?
Yes Mission Santa Barbra is still standing, and you can still visit Mission Santa Barbra.
Where can you buy marbles in Santa Barbra?
a shop in Santa Barbra or a toy shop which usually sells marbles
Who is that boy in the song hot and cold?
His name is Alexander Rodriguez. Him and Katy met in Santa Barbra
What did santa barbra produce?
what did Santa Barbara cattle burn
Where in Santa Barbra Ca can you cash a Morgan Stanly check?
The Santa Barbra Ca is in 1014 Santa Barbara Street. Yes, you can cash a Morgan Stanley check.
What is a museum in California?
santa barbra museum
