why was mission santa ines founded
Beginnings of the Mission. Mission Santa Ines was founded on September 17, 1804 by Father Esteban Tapis. It was the 19th mission founded in the Alta California mission chain and was named for Saint Agnes.Two hundred Natives attended the ceremony held to found the Mission.eginnings of the Mission. Mission Santa Ines was founded on September 17, 1804 by Father Esteban Tapis. It was the 19th mission founded in the Alta California mission chain and was named for Saint Agnes.