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Historical Marker Series: DeSoto’s Visit

Tuesday, February 28 by Michael Brannon

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Spanish Explorer DeSoto reached the southern Talladega County area on July 16, 1540. DeSoto reached the town of Cosa, which SylacaugaNews.com previously highlighted in its Historical Marker Series. Cosa is just two miles north of Childersburg, Alabama.The official marker for DeSoto's Visit... Read More.

Historical Marker Series: DeSoto Caverns

Tuesday, February 28 by Michael Brannon

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Stalactites and stalagmites fill the cave of one of Alabama’s hidden treasures DeSoto Caverns located in Childersburg, Alabama. The caves' history dates back to the early 16th century when the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto famously arrived to the... Read More.

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Historical Marker Series: DeSoto’s Visit

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