Well not Always. In fact USCG did do other things
Open for tours and a state historical site.Services are still held there and weddings performed.
It accomplished the Mission (Cuba gained Independence), it was brief (109 days), and it was a low casualty engagement.
Fifty-four delegates of the Convention of 1836 began meeting on March 1 at the village of Washington-on-the-Brazos. Each of the settlements of Texas were represented by delegates elected one month earlier. Richard Ellis was elected president of the convention and Herbert S. Kimble secretary. With very little time to accomplish its mission, delegates of Convention of 1836 wrote and adopted the Texas Declaration of Independence, prepared a Constitution for the newly formed Republic, and organized an an interim government. These actions were accomplished amid almost daily reports of the invasion on Texas soil by Mexico, and the collapse of the Alamo and destruction of its defenders. The ad interim government that was created by the delegates took office at the close of the convention, and served until the following October, when general elections could be held. Officers of the newly formed Republic included: * David G. Burnet, President* Lorenzo de Zavala, Vice-president* Samuel P. Carson, Secretary of State* Thomas J. Rusk, Secretary of War* Bailey Hardeman, Secretary of Treasury* David Thomas, Attorney GeneralWith their mission accomplished, the delegates and the newly formed government of the Republic of Texas adjourned in haste during the early morning hours of March 17, following news of the approach of Santa Anna and the Mexican army.
A very debated question here in Texas. Most historical stories say "NO". The Missions were built as "Forts" to protect settlers from the Indians/Natives.
The mission in the chain of missions built in Carmel is the San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo mission
The web address of the Mission Historical Museum is: http://www.missiontexas.us/city-department
The address of the Old Mission Peninsula Historical Society is: Po Box 115, Old Mission, MI 49673-4967
Robert McNamara was the Secretary of Defense that was sent to Vietnam on a fact finding mission. He was sent by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Santa Clara is a mission located in California that has a church with beautiful Spanish architecture inside. The interior is adorned with artwork, wooden beams, and religious symbols typical of missions built in the late 18th century. Overall, the interior is simple yet elegant, reflecting the mission's historical significance.
The San Jose mission is owned by the local historical Association. The San Jose mission was in danger of being demolished until the historical Association took over ownership.
The address of the Sacred Heart Mission Historical Society is: 35037 Ew 1370, Konawa, OK 74849
The address of the Kassel Mission Historical Society Nc is: 4701 Park Ridge Dr, Racine, WI 53402-9790
The address of the Saint Paul Mission Historical Society is: Po Box 158, St Paul, OR 97137-0158
The address of the Osage Mission Historical Society Inc is: Po Box 113, St Paul, KS 66771
The address of the Shawnee Mission Indian Historical Society is: 5343 Buena Vista, Roeland Park, KS 66205
Your question is confusing. The mission was one out of 21 and today is California state historical property and open for services and visitors.
Yes and it still is a mission. The state is in charge of it as a historical property,but the church still has services and people can take tours.