In 1731, Mission San Franscisco de la Espada was re-established on San Antonio River from East Texas. In addition to land necessary for mission's compound, each mission was also granted land for farming and ranching. Espada's grazing lands became known as Rancho de las Cabras ("the Goat Ranch"). Ruins of ranch compound located at junction of Picoas Creek and San Antonio River, just southwest of city. Administered as part of San Antonio Missions National Historical Parks.