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Historical marker

Historical marker

Detailed view of a historical marker which reads, "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."
Photo credit: The Florida Center for Instructional Technology, University of South Florida

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