Lubbock, TX, United States
Coronado High School. 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 #1063
Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 14120 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off