![]() History De Soto County was created in 1887. It was named for Hernando de Soto, Spanish explorer, whose name was also honored in Hernando County. ![]() |
![]() Your Ad Here DeSoto County, Florida DeSoto County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county is 35,406. Its county seat is Arcadia. |