DeSoto Site Historic State Park, State historic park in Tallahassee, United States.
The park contains a former governor's residence and archaeological excavation sites spread across five acres near Apalachee Parkway in Florida.
Archaeological teams recovered over 40,000 artifacts from the site, including chain mail armor, copper coins, and crossbow parts from the 1539 Spanish expedition.
The park exhibits numerous artifacts within the Governor Martin House, demonstrating the intersection of Spanish exploration and Native American settlements in Florida.
The state park provides educational programs and guided tours focusing on archaeological discoveries and the historical significance of the de Soto expedition.
Excavations at this site uncovered a pig jawbone, confirming the location as the first documented de Soto expedition camp in North America.
Location: Leon County
Website: https://trailoffloridasindianheritage.org/desotowinterencampment
GPS coordinates: 30.43532,-84.26881
Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:49
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