Details for Spanish Explorers' Route
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5305004999
Data
| Marker Number | 4999 |
| Atlas Number | 5305004999 |
| Marker Title | Spanish Explorers' Route |
| Index Entry | Spanish Explorers' Route |
| Address | FM 211 |
| City | Wilson |
| County | Lynn |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 245823 |
| UTM Northing | 3690270 |
| Subject Codes | Exploration and expeditions; roads |
| Marker Year | 1967 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | W. M. D. Green Memorial Park |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 18" x 28" |
| Marker Text | 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 |