Yes, the Spanish explorer José de Evia Pineda is credited with naming Corpus Christi. He arrived in the area on June 24, 1519, which coincided with the feast of Corpus Christi in the Catholic calendar. Pineda named the bay and nearby area in honor of this religious observance.
Corpus Christi
On the Feast Day of Corpus Christi in 1519 the city site was discovered by Alonzo Alvarez de Pineda on what is now the Gulf Coast of Texas. The city took the name of the feast and of the "Body of Christ." This is a summary of info from the official City of Corpus Christi web site...
The city of Corpus Christi, Texas, was named by Spanish explorer Alonso Álvarez de Pineda in 1519. He arrived on the feast day of Corpus Christi, which celebrates the Eucharist, and thus chose the name to honor the occasion. The name translates to "Body of Christ" in English, reflecting the city's religious roots.
Corpus Christi is in Texas
The address of the Corpus Christi Public Libraries is: 805 Comanche St, Corpus Christi, 78401 2715
The closest major airport to Corpus Christi, Texas is Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP / KCRP). This airport is about 9 miles by car from the center of Corpus Christi.
It is not told where the biggest house in Corpus Christi is. There are many big places for sale in Corpus Christi.
Some of the best motels in Corpus Christi include Super 8 Corpus Christi Bayfront, Sun Suites of Corpus Christi, and Motel 6 Corpus Christi East. They are each known for being in a great location and are affordable.
Corpus Christi means Body of Christ.
Corpus Christi Fuel was created in 2010.
Corpus Christi Sharks was created in 2006.
Corpus Christi Sharks ended in 2009.