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Coronado High School

Lubbock, Lubbock County

Marker Text

Opened in 1965. Named for Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, the Spanish explorer who, guided by an Indian known as "The Turk", traversed the Llano Estacado in search of the fabled "city" of Gran Quivira in 1541. The expedition wandered for many days through western Texas, possibly passing the vicinity of Lubbock. 1969

Marker Details

Address 3331 Vicksburg
Location Description 3331 Vicksburg, Lubbock
Marker # 1063
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type 24" x 18"
Code educational topics; Exploration and expeditions; sports topics
Latitude, Longitude 33.563879, -101.917568

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