Spanish missions were never established in Georgia. The mission system was established in the southwest and western regions of the United States in the 1700's.
Savanna
A total of 21 Spanish missions were established in Alta California.
Missions
to expand spanish settlement in north america
to convert the Native Americans to Christianity
The Franciscan order, primarily, were the missionaries who established many missions in the Southwest and in Florida. They frequently traveled with the Spanish conquistadors for that purpose. The Jesuits also established a number of missions in the Southwest. Padre Kino was a Jesuit who established a number of Missions in California. Padre Junipero Serra was a Franciscan who also established missions in the Southwest U.S.
Spanish priests didn't find cities. They established missions around which cities grew.
Georgia
The Spanish established missions around the world to spread their religion, particularly during the period of Spanish colonization. This included the establishment of missions in the Americas, Asia, and Africa, where friars and missionaries converted indigenous populations to Christianity. These missions played a significant role in the spread of Spanish culture and religion during the colonial era.
The Georgia colony was established as a buffer between Spanish Florida to the south and the English Carolina colonies to the north.
He didn't explore since CA was all ready established by the Spanish. He was a priest that established missions in CA.
in 1769, Junipero Serra founded missions along the pacific coast.