The site was first designated “Coronado International Memorial” in 1941 in the hope that a comparable adjoining area would be established in Mexico. Despite interest by the government of Mexico, the Mexican memorial was never created; therefore, Coronado National Memorial was established by Harry S. Truman in 1952.

Acreage
Gross Area Acres for FY 2004 - 4,750
Gross Area Acres for FY 2003 - 4,750

Visitation
Total Recreation Visits for FY 2004- 90,144
Total Recreation Visits for FY 2003- 89,442

Budget
FY 2004 Annual Budget is $937,000
FY 2003 Annual Budget is $735,000