National Memorial · Florida, United States
De Soto National Memorial
De Soto National Memorial is a national memorial in Florida, United States, covering 30.0 acres (12.1 ha), established in 1948.
National Memorial · Florida, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Memorial |
|---|---|
| Location | Florida, United States |
| Area | 30.0 acres (12.1 ha) |
| Established | 1948 |
| Coordinates | 27.5239° N, 82.6444° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About De Soto National Memorial
De Soto National Memorial is a national memorial located in Manatee County, approximately five miles (eight kilometers) west of Bradenton, Florida. The national memorial commemorates the 1539 landing of Hernando de Soto and the first extensive organized exploration by Europeans of what is now the southern United States. The memorial site comprises 26.84 acres (10.86 ha), where the Manatee River joins Tampa Bay. It has 3,000 feet (910 m) of coastline; eighty percent of the area is mangrove swamp.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) · Sarasota/Bradenton, United States · 10.5 miles away
- St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) · Pinellas Park, United States · 26.8 miles away
- Tampa International Airport (TPA) · Tampa, United States · 31.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is De Soto National Memorial?
De Soto National Memorial is in Florida, United States (27.5239° N, 82.6444° W).
When was De Soto National Memorial established?
De Soto National Memorial was established in 1948, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is De Soto National Memorial?
De Soto National Memorial covers 30.0 acres (12.1 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Soto_National_Memorial — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/deso/ — Official park page.