Purported de Soto Soldier Grave

Rumored grave of one of Hernando de Soto’s soldiers in Fairview Cemetery at Van Buren (Crawford County); 2010.

Grave with marker and flat stone blocks with plaque and flowers and a sign saying "Legend says this is grave of one of DeSoto's men. Marks on headstone may be Masonic emblem."

Photo by Mike Polston

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European Exploration and Settlement (1541 - 1802)

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Cities and Towns / Counties, Cities, and Towns / Crawford

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