teaxs history

  • Nov 4, 1492

    colombus

    began european exploration in the american
  • Nov 4, 1519

    pineda

    Pineda maps the coastline from present day Florida to present day Texas
  • Nov 4, 1528

    cabeza de vaca

    Cabeza de Vaca and three men survive the Narvaez expedition by being shipwrecked on Galvestine Island. They are captured by Indians and held prisoner for many years.
  • Nov 4, 1540

    Coronado

    traveled texas for 7 years and wrote a about his travles
  • Nov 4, 1542

    moscoso

    Took over the de Soto expedition and led men into east Texas. He found petroleum, but did not know what its value was at the time. Turned around and backtracked home.
  • juan de onate

    Claimed the Rio Grande valley for Spain
  • robert la salle

    Built Fort Saint Louis, Garcitas Creek, Matagorda Bay, Texas.