Arcadia in DeSoto County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

DeSoto County

By PaulwC3, March 14, 2014

1. DeSoto County Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Named after the great Spanish conquistador and Florida explorer Hernando De Soto, the county was created out of Manatee County in 1887. The area's original inhabitants were Caloosa Indians. In early Florida history the region was the scene of numerous Indian battles. The county's 416,640 acres offer a diversified economy of citrus, cattle, agriculture and industry. Arcadia is the county seat.

Erected by Florida Board of Parks and Memorials. (Marker Number F-61.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions.

Location. 27° 12.903′ N, 81° 51.515′ W. Marker is in Arcadia, Florida, in DeSoto County. Marker is at the intersection of East Oak Street and Brevard Avenue (U.S. 17), on the left when traveling east on East Oak Street. The marker is located on the front lawn of the DeSoto County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 East Oak Street, Arcadia FL 34266, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Arcadia Historic District (about 600 feet away,

Wide view of the DeSoto County Marker image. Click for full size.

By PaulwC3, March 14, 2014

2. Wide view of the DeSoto County Marker

measured in a direct line); Arcadia City Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Florida Baptist Orphanage (approx. 0.6 miles away); Arcadia Oak Ridge Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); The British Plot (approx. 1.1 miles away); Owens Community School (approx. 5.2 miles away); Fort Ogden (approx. 10.9 miles away).

Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 592 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.