Yes, the de Soto exploration did begin in Georgia. Hernando de Soto, a Spanish explorer, landed in what is now Tampa Bay, Florida, in 1539. From there, he made his way north through Georgia and explored various regions of the southeastern United States before ultimately reaching the Mississippi River.
Yes, the exploration led by Hernando de Soto did begin in the area that is now known as Georgia. In 1539, de Soto and his expedition landed near present-day Tampa Bay, Florida. From there, they traveled north through several southeastern states, including Georgia. De Soto's goal was to find gold and other riches in the New World.
