HOSP_21697_DeSotoRockBronzePlaque_1932, Hot Springs Arkansas
Summary
Bronze plaque (a) that was removed from the "DeSoto Rock" on Arlington Lawn sometime in the early 2000's, because the information on it was inaccurate. It was given to the Park April 30, 1932 by the Daughter's of the American Revolution (DAR). The plaque reads; "This valley, long known by the Indians as 'Tah-ne-co', 'The Place of the Hot Waters', and according to tradition regarded by the different tribes as neutral ground. Was first visited by white men on September 16, 1541, when Hernando De Soto and his men camped in this vicinity and were lead here by the Indians. According to records of Roderigo Ronjel, Secretary to De Soto, and the 'Gentlemanof Elvas', who was also a member of the company, They bathed in the hot waters and departed October 5, 1541. This marker is placed here by the Hot Springs Arkansas, Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution; April 30, 1932"
There are only 3 brass bolts, (b-d), included with the plaque, the forth bolt has been lost. this object has been stored for man