Bradenton Beach Scenic Highway
De Soto National Memorial, FL
De Soto National Memorial commemorates Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto. De Soto and his army of 600 soldiers landed on the southwest Florida coast in 1539. De Soto intended to explore and colonize "La Florida," and obtain riches for the King of Spain. De Soto was never able to establish a permanent colony in Florida before his death four years later.
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- © October 2001 S. W. Clyde
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- Location:
De Soto National Memorial is located at the northern terminus of 75th Street North West, Bradenton, Florida.
- N 27.523° W 82.649° [?]
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