The St. Joseph Apache Mission Church is a historic church at 626 Mission Trail in Mescalero, New Mexico, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.Use our Mescalero itinerary maker site to add St. Joseph Apache Mission Church and other attractions to your Mescalero vacation plans.
The church was built upon the stone floor of a prehistoric Jornada Mogollon-culture ruin, estimated to date from 200 to 1400 A.D.
It was designed in Late Late Gothic Revival style by Philadelphia architect William C. Stanton.
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St. Joseph Apache Mission Church reviews
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This church has a special history. You will know you are in Native America land when you see the Apache looking Christ above the altar. The rest of the art is also lovely. If you can, ask the nun..... more
This church has a special history. You will know you are in Native America land when you see the Apache looking Christ above the altar. The rest of the art is also lovely. If you can, ask the nun..... more »
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Beautiful mission with lots of history. So happy to see restoration and continued efforts to keep this special place preserved.
Beautiful mission with lots of history. So happy to see restoration and continued efforts to keep this special place preserved. more »
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To see such pretty stone architecture in this area is an awesome thing, reminiscent of a small cathedral. Just a tip: be mindful to to keep your mouth shut when you stare up into the rafters, as everyone naturally does; there have always been at least a few bats that roost in the ceiling beams. The mission is truly a beautiful & spiritual place.
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This Old mission is a must-see.. definitely like stepping back in time a hundred years or longer.. I've never been there where I couldn't walk inside I don't think they ever close the doors.. the priest is buried inside..
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