Lubbock in Lubbock County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Los Corralitos

The Little Corrals

— c. 1780 —

Los Corralitos Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

1. Los Corralitos Marker

Inscription. Los Corralitos was a fortified home in Zapata County, Texas. Made from cut sandstone, mud mortar, mesquite and Montezuma cypress, its walls are 33 inches (one Spanish vara) thick. The single room has one door, no windows and six small gun ports for defense against enemies. Dating from around 1783, evidence suggests Los Corralitos may be the earliest rancho with standing structures in the state of Texas. This building, representing the Spanish Colonial era, is a replica. The original Los Corralitos was not moved because of early burials protected beneath its floor.

Erected by The Diamond M Foundation and National Ranching Heritage Center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.

Location. 33° 35.407′ N, 101° 53.079′ W. Marker is in Lubbock, Texas, in Lubbock County. It can be reached from 4th Street. Located within the National Ranching Heritage Center Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3121 4th Street, Lubbock TX 79409, United

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States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Texas’ South Plains.

It is also on the American Great Plains,

specifically on the Southern Plains,

and specifically on the High Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Pitchfork (within shouting distance of this marker); El Capote Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Picket and Sotol House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hedwig's Hill (about 300 feet away); JA Oat Bin (about 400 feet away); JA Oat Bin/Monitor Vaneless L Model Windmill (about 400 feet away); Las Escarbadas (about 400 feet away); 6666 Barn (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lubbock.

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

2. Los Corralitos Marker

Los Corralitos image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

3. Los Corralitos

Los Corralitos Interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

4. Los Corralitos Interior

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

5. Los Corralitos Interior

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

6. Los Corralitos Interior

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2019, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,141 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 30, 2019, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.