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Arrival at Mabila

When
October 18, 1540
Where
Mabila, central Alabama
Part of
De Soto Destroys Mabila

De Soto's expedition arrived at the fortified village of Mabila on October 18, 1540.

The expedition reached Mabila, a heavily fortified village situated on a plain in present-day central Alabama. The town was under the polity of Chief Tuskaloosa, who had previously directed the Spaniards to this location for supplies.

Sources

  1. Mabila Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25

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