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Hernando de Soto

Intrepid Spanish conquistador who traversed half of North America, died near here at the Indian Village of Guahoya, May 21, 1542. He was buried in the Mississippi River, which he discovered.

Located in Ferriday, LA, Dist. 3, Hwy 65/84, Concordia Parish. 32




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