Mission San Buenaventura de Potano

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 in c1613.

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. Maps & Images Lat: 29.4853901 Long: -82.2256049 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: ....'

Sources: Links:

• Wikipedia - San Buenaventura de Potano
• Ocala Star-Banner - Archaeologist has found evidence of De Soto's expedition
• The History Blog - New De Soto site found in Florida
• North American Forts - Fort Mission San Buenaventura de Potano

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