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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1608-c1616) - A small Spanish mission established in 1608 by Father [[Francisco Pareja]] near Orange Lake in present day Marion County, Florida. Abandoned circa 1613.
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== History ==
Father [[Martin Prieto]] established [[Mission San Francisco de Potano]] in 1606 along with [[Mission Santa Ana de Potano]] and [[Mission San Miguel de Potano]]. Around 1608 Father [[Francisco Pareja]] established [[Mission San Buenaventura de Potano]] to complete the four missions of Potano. Initially the four missions had an Indian population of about 1200 but a series of epidemics significantly reduced their numbers and caused [[Mission San Miguel de Potano]] and [[Mission San Buenaventura de Potano]] to close and the survivors to relocate to [[Mission San Francisco de Potano]] and [[Mission Santa Ana de Potano]].
 
During [[Queen Anne's War]] (1702-1713) the British in the Carolina colony and their Indian allies systematically waged a war of attrition on the Spanish missions in Florida, attacking and destroying where they could. Nearby [[Mission Santa Fe de Toloca]] was destroyed in 1702 and the survivors moved into [[Mission San Francisco de Potano]]. By 1706 the [[Mission San Francisco de Potano]] was forced to close and the inhabitants relocated east of the St. Johns River.
 
== Current Status ==
== Current Status ==
Private property, White Ranch, Marion County, Florida. Discovery and identification of this site is fairly recent. The site also appears to be at the same location of an earlier De Soto expedition camp circa 1539.
Private property, White Ranch, Marion County, Florida. Discovery and identification of this site is fairly recent. The site also appears to be at the same location of an earlier De Soto expedition camp circa 1539.
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* [http://www.newschief.com/article/20120708/NEWS/120709981 Ocala Star-Banner - Archaeologist has found evidence of De Soto's expedition]
* [http://www.newschief.com/article/20120708/NEWS/120709981 Ocala Star-Banner - Archaeologist has found evidence of De Soto's expedition]
* [http://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/18029 The History Blog - New De Soto site found in Florida]
* [http://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/18029 The History Blog - New De Soto site found in Florida]
* [http://www.northamericanforts.com/East/fleast.html North American Forts - Fort Mission San Buenaventura de Potano]
* [http://www.northamericanforts.com/East/fleast.html North American Forts - Mission San Buenaventura de Potano]


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Latest revision as of 07:14, 23 September 2021

Mission San Buenaventura de Potano (1608-c1616) - A small Spanish mission established in 1608 by Father Francisco Pareja near Orange Lake in present day Marion County, Florida. Abandoned circa 1613.

History

Father Martin Prieto established Mission San Francisco de Potano in 1606 along with Mission Santa Ana de Potano and Mission San Miguel de Potano. Around 1608 Father Francisco Pareja established Mission San Buenaventura de Potano to complete the four missions of Potano. Initially the four missions had an Indian population of about 1200 but a series of epidemics significantly reduced their numbers and caused Mission San Miguel de Potano and Mission San Buenaventura de Potano to close and the survivors to relocate to Mission San Francisco de Potano and Mission Santa Ana de Potano.

During Queen Anne's War (1702-1713) the British in the Carolina colony and their Indian allies systematically waged a war of attrition on the Spanish missions in Florida, attacking and destroying where they could. Nearby Mission Santa Fe de Toloca was destroyed in 1702 and the survivors moved into Mission San Francisco de Potano. By 1706 the Mission San Francisco de Potano was forced to close and the inhabitants relocated east of the St. Johns River.

Current Status

Private property, White Ranch, Marion County, Florida. Discovery and identification of this site is fairly recent. The site also appears to be at the same location of an earlier De Soto expedition camp circa 1539.


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Location: Private property, White Ranch, Marion County, Florida. Exact location not revealed, map point is not accurate and reflects only the general area.

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Lat: 29.4853901 Long: -82.2256049

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