Cordele in Crisp County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
De Soto Trail
1540
Photographed By David Seibert, March 14, 2007
1. De Soto Trail Marker
Hernando de Soto and his army after crossing to the west side of Flint River near Bainbridge, recrossed it on March 31, 1540, between the mouths of Jones and Gum creeks, and stopped at the town of the Ichisi chief. He was the first that came to them in peace after their departure from the Apalachee country and upon the mound of his village they erected a large wooden Cross, April 1, 1540. The Indians “received it and worshipped it devoutly to all appearance.”
Erected 1940 by DeSoto Quadri-Centennial. (Marker Number 41 0-5.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 2003.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 31° 56.216′ N, 83° 46.823′ W. Marker was in Cordele, Georgia, in Crisp County. Marker was at the intersection of South Seventh Street (U.S. 41) and Rose Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Seventh Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Cordele GA 31015, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Crisp County (approx. 2.1 miles away); Governor Joseph E. Brown Executive Mansion Site
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. De Soto Trail Markers in Georgia
Also see . . . Hernando de Soto in Georgia. New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry:
De Soto passed through Georgia twice during his famous exploration. (Submitted on August 4, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By David Seibert, March 14, 2007
2. De Soto Trail Marker;
US 41 is the road to left. Rose Ave (dirt)is visible behind trees to the right. Photo is looking south.
Photographed By David Seibert, January 15, 2012
3. De Soto Trail Marker Post
Photographed By David Seibert, January 15, 2012
4. De Soto Trail Marker Post
Looking south on U.S. 41: the post is between the mailbox and the reflective warning sign.
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5. The De Soto Trail
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,166 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on February 22, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on August 2, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on August 4, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 3, 4. submitted on February 22, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 5. submitted on June 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
