Las Vegas in San Miguel County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Francisco Vasquez Coronado

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 14, 2023

1. Francisco Vasquez Coronado Marker

Inscription.
Spanish explorer
Crossed
the Gallinas River
A. D. 1541

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1541.

Location. 35° 35.629′ N, 105° 13.444′ W. Marker is in Las Vegas, New Mexico, in San Miguel County. Marker is at the intersection of Bridge Street and Valencia Street, on the right when traveling west on Bridge Street. Marker is painted on a bridge barrier wall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 Bridge St, Las Vegas NM 87701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bridge Bar (a few steps from this marker); Ludwig W. Ilfeld Hardware Store (a few steps from this marker); Givens Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Weil & Graaf Commercial Merchants/Bank Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Chapman Hall/Winternitz Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Baca Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Isidor Stern’s “Famous” Dry Good Store (about 400 feet away); Maloof Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Las Vegas.

Also see . . . The Coronado Expedition of 1540-1542 (PDF). Typewritten research report on Coronado's

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expedition in search of the mythical seven cities of gold. Its conclusion: No one really knows what routes Coronado took, including where or even whether he crossed the Gallinas River. Note: Report is 160 pages. (James E. Ivey, Diane Lee Rhodes and Joseph P. Sanchez, National Park Service; 1992) (Submitted on November 23, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 14, 2023

2. Francisco Vasquez Coronado Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 23, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.