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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
Coronado High School is a historical marker in Lubbock, Lubbock County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 35 historical markers documented in Lubbock County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 51 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.5656, -101.9176 near Lubbock. The nearest cataloged historic site is Dagley Field (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Resthaven Memorial Park, Monterey High School, and Bledsoe Santa Fe Depot.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5303001063. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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