Florida's Name
Florida was first seen by the Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon on Palm Sunday on April 2, 1513. He named it "Pascua de Florida", meaning "Feast of Flowers" and claimed it for Spain.
Just thought you'd like to know.
Roger - http://www.rogerfulton.com/
Labels: Central Florida, discovery of Florida, naming
posted by Roger Fulton @ 11:11 PM
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