McCamey in Upton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Mendoza Trail
Photographed By James Hulse, July 2, 2022
1. Mendoza Trail Marker
Inscription.
Mendoza Trail. . Route taken, 1683-1684, by the party of Lt. General Juan Dominguez de Mendoza, whose purpose was to explore the Pecos Plains, obtain pearls from Texas rivers, and Christianize the Jumano Indians. Starting twelve miles below El Paso, the party of thirty-five traveled first southeast, then northeast into Texas, crossing future Upton County. They found 'many pearls' near present-day San Angelo, and at the confluence of the Concho and Colorado rivers, they founded San Clemente Mission. Two centuries later, part of Mendoza's route was taken by the Goodnight Loving Cattle Trail.
Route taken, 1683-1684, by the party of Lt. General Juan Dominguez de Mendoza, whose purpose was to explore the Pecos Plains, obtain pearls from Texas rivers, and Christianize the Jumano Indians. Starting twelve miles below El Paso, the party of thirty-five traveled first southeast, then northeast into Texas, crossing future Upton County. They found 'many pearls' near present-day San Angelo, and at the confluence of the Concho and Colorado rivers, they founded San Clemente Mission. Two centuries later, part of Mendoza's route was taken by the Goodnight Loving Cattle Trail.
Erected 1967 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3330.)
Location. 31° 8.25′ N, 102° 13.065′ W. Marker is in McCamey, Texas, in Upton County. Marker is at the intersection of Santa Fe Street and East 3rd Street (U.S. 67), on the right when traveling east on Santa Fe Street. The marker is located in front of the Mendoza Trail Museum next to another Texas State Historical marker. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mc Camey TX 79752, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured
2. Jumano Indians. Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on July 4, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, July 2, 2022
2. The Mendoza Trail Marker is on the left
Photographed By James Hulse, July 2, 2022
3. The view of the Mendoza Trail Marker from the road
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
