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Spanish Explorers' Route |
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SH 211, west city limit in roadside park, Wilson,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
33° 19' 24.54633000012",
-101° 43' 30.2566199988"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
A prehistoric road discovered and used by Indians, Spaniards, United States Army units, and cattle drovers. It crossed the Llano Estacado from Gholson Spring (7 mi. E. of present-day Slaton), to Tahoka Lake (3 mi. S. of Wilson), then to Tobacco Creek, Big Spring, and the North Concho. Here passed many 17th century Spanish visitors: Father Salas, coming from New Mexico in 1629 on pleas of Jumano Indians to preach to them; Captains Hernan Martin and Diego del Castillo, exploring in 1650; Captain Diego de Guadalajara, seeking pearls and other treasure, in 1654. Incise on back: Historian - Dr. W. C. Holden Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Spanish Explorers' Route Historical Marker Location Map, Wilson, Texas
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