Spanish Explorers' Route

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

Spanish Explorers' Route is a historical marker in Wilson, Lynn County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 8 historical markers documented in Lynn County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 12 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.3216, -101.7305 near Wilson. The nearest cataloged historic site is Site of Mackenzie Cavalry Camp (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Wilson Mercantile Company, Green Memorial Park Cemetery, and Tahoka.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5305004999. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.