Ponce De Leon Monument - Punta Gorda FL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member sfwife
N 26° 56.028 W 082° 03.378
17R E 395134 N 2979540
Quick Description: This is in Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda, FL and was dedicated March 27, 2005.
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 9/9/2008 9:39:32 AM
Waymark Code: WM4N1E
Published By: Groundspeak Regular Member happybooklady
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Long Description:
Historians say that the first European to set foot here was Ponce de Leon, landing in the early 16th century.
This statue was donated by the Royal Order of Ponce de Leon Conquistadors,an organization dedicated to the preservation of the Spanish heritage of Charlotte County and Florida.
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Responsible Entity: Royal Order of Ponce de Leon Conquistadors

Admission Fee: Not Listed
Visit Instructions:
Take a picture of the tribute. A waymarker and/or GPSr is not required to be in the image but it doesn’t hurt.
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