LOST SPANISH MISSION OF THE SAN JUAN RIVER/ SE UTAH OR SW COLORADO

[Samanthy]

I have been reading of an early Spanish mission above the Four Corners area. Founded in 1628 and lost to history the location is unknown. Possibly related, in 1971 a copper bell was found near Blanding, Utah and has been dated to more than 500 years old, of Spanish origin and fine workmanship. Do any TN members know any more details ?

 

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[Professor of Engineering]

Sounds very interesting!

 

[505GUY]

Very interesting. I've never heard of this story. I live in Farmington, NM just a couple hours away from blanding.

 

[Samanthy]

Source of the story is George A Thompson’s SOME DREAMS DIE: Utah’s Ghost Towns and Lost Treasures

 

[Samanthy]

Correction: the source is in Thompson’ book LOST TREASURES ON THE OLD SPANiSH TRAIL, page 34