Bradenton in Manatee County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

DeSoto Trail

De Soto National Memorial

Photographed By Don Morfe, January 28, 1995

1. DeSoto Trail Marker

Inscription. Near here Hernando DeSoto with his men landed May 30, 1539 and began his march westward to the Mississippi River. This marker commemorates the 400th anniversary of his arrival on the shores of Florida.

Erected by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in Florida.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames of America, National Society of series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 30, 1539.

Location. 27° 31.417′ N, 82° 38.672′ W. Marker is in Bradenton, Florida, in Manatee County. Marker is on DeSoto Memorial Highway. This marker is on the grounds of the De Soto National Memorial administered by the National Park Service. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8300 DeSoto Memorial Highway, Bradenton FL 34209, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Camp Uzita (a few steps from this marker); De Soto Trail Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Spanish Crown (within shouting distance of this marker); The Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); Knight of Santiago (within shouting distance of this marker); La Florida's Early Peoples

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Hernando de Soto (within shouting distance of this marker); Tabby House Ruins (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bradenton.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. De Soto National Memorial

DeSoto marker facing the Manatee River image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, January 28, 1995

2. DeSoto marker facing the Manatee River

DeSoto National Memorial encampment area image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, January 28, 1995

3. DeSoto National Memorial encampment area

Inside the DeSoto National Memorial Visitor Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, January 28, 1995

4. Inside the DeSoto National Memorial Visitor Center

Sign at the entrance to the DeSoto National Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, January 28, 1995

5. Sign at the entrance to the DeSoto National Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 756 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on October 23, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 24, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.