The De Soto Oak - Tampa, FL
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sfwife
N 27° 56.779 W 082° 27.829
17R E 355993 N 3092117
Historic oak tree on the University of Tampa Campus.
Waymark Code: WM649G
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 03/30/2009
Views: 9
The De Soto Oak stands opposite the E. entrance of the Plant Museum--what used to be the Tampa Bay Hotel. Under this tree legend says De Soto parleyed with the Indians. There is a tablet under the tree, placed in 1929, commemorating the event placed by the De Soto chapter DAR.
Website: [Web Link]
Historic Event:
it is said that under this tree Hernando De Soto in May 1539 landed his fleet in Tampa Bay. According to many historians he signed a treaty with Indians under this great oak.
Year: 1539
Species: Oak
Location: Tampa, FL
Approximate Age: Not Listed
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