Thousands of Native Americans and Europeans were laid to rest at the North cemetery on the grounds of Mission San Juan Batista in California. The California missions have a controversial history due to the many abuses of Native American individuals.

Stock photo: Thousands of Native Americans and Europeans were laid to rest at the North cemetery on the grounds of Mission San Juan Batista in California. The California missions have a controversial history due to the many abuses of Native American individuals. was taken by purpleavacado .