Marker Inscription
One of the first explorations of North America by Spain, the Coronado Expedition began in Mexico in April of 1540 and crossed into Texas at or near present-day Parmer County. The party, led by Francisco Vazquez de Coronado, was sent to investigate reports of great wealth among the native peoples. In one city, Quivira, the ruler reputedly ate from gold plates. After entering Texas, Coronado and 36 men separated from the main group and journeyed north. In the summer of 1541, on the present Kansas-Nebraska line, Coronado found Quivira -- an ordinary Native American village. After the winter of 1541-1542, the group returned to Mexico. (1969)
About this site
Near Route of the Coronado Expedition is a historical marker in Farwell, Parmer County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 14 historical markers documented in Parmer County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 17 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 34.3890, -103.0183 near Farwell. The nearest cataloged historic site is Parmer County (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Farwell, Texas, Parmer County Courthouse, and Parmer County Courthouse.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5369003562. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
