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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Mission Community
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![Fr. Bouchu sold one share of the San Juan Ditch Company in 1906 for $10.00. Fr. Bouchu sold one share of the San Juan Ditch Company in 1906 for $10.00.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080917172147im_/http://www.nps.gov/imr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/SAAN_BOUCHUSTOCK2.jpg) |
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Did You Know?
that along two of San Antonio's Spanish acequias (irrigation ditches), the San Juan Ditch Water Corp and the Espada Ditch Comp retain water rights first granted in 1731? While the park is the major stake holder, private shareholders continue to use the water on their fields and in farm tanks.
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Last Updated: July 17, 2007 at 10:45 EST |