National Memorial · Arizona, United States
Coronado National Memorial
Coronado National Memorial is a national memorial in Arizona, United States, covering 4,830 acres (1,955 ha), established in 1952.
National Memorial · Arizona, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Memorial |
|---|---|
| Location | Arizona, United States |
| Area | 4,830 acres (1,955 ha) |
| Established | 1952 |
| Coordinates | 31.3483° N, 110.2720° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Coronado National Memorial
The Coronado National Memorial commemorates the first organized expedition into the Southwest by conquistador Francisco Vásquez de Coronado in 1540. The memorial is located in a natural setting on the Mexico–United States border on the southeast flank of the Huachuca Mountains south of Sierra Vista, Arizona and is bordered to the north and west by Coronado National Forest. Within the memorial is an overlook at Montezuma Pass where the Coronado expedition entered modern Arizona. The memorial confirms the ties that bind the United States and Mexico.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- Tucson International Airport (TUS) · Tucson, United States · 65.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Coronado National Memorial?
Coronado National Memorial is in Arizona, United States (31.3483° N, 110.2720° W).
When was Coronado National Memorial established?
Coronado National Memorial was established in 1952, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Coronado National Memorial?
Coronado National Memorial covers 4,830 acres (1,955 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronado_National_Memorial — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/coro/ — Official park page.