In Vicinity of Coronado's Camp

In Vicinity of Coronado's Camp (HM1H2L)

Location: Tuscola, TX 79562 Taylor County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 15.147', W 99° 59.165'

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In 1541, the Spanish explorer Coronado is thought to have passed this way en route from New Mexico to the fabled Indian villages of "Quivira", though his path across vast Texas plains is now difficult to determine.

?????Upon finding that his Indian guide, "The Turk," had taken him too far south, Coronado halted at a small canyon or barranca.

?????Here he conferred with his captains and decided to follow the compass directly north.

?????When they reached "Quivira" (possibly in Kansas), no gold was found - only the poor, grass huts of a Wichita village.
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HM NumberHM1H2L
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Marker Number2626
Year Placed1968
Placed ByTexas State Historical Survey Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, October 13th, 2014 at 9:17pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 407113 N 3568845
Decimal Degrees32.25245000, -99.98608333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 15.147', W 99° 59.165'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 15' 8.82" N, 99° 59' 9.9" W
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Area Code(s)325
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 6800-6998 US-277, Tuscola TX 79562, US
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