# 4750-53 - 2013 First-Class Forever Stamp - La Florida
U.S. # 4750-53
2013 46¢ La Florida
Block of 4
Ponce De Leon Claims Florida
A decade earlier, Portuguese sailors are believed to have been the first Europeans to see and map the area that would become the southeastern United States. As early as 1511 rumors concerning undiscovered islands northwest of Hispaniola reached Spain, whose leaders were anxious to be the first to find them. Ponce de León was selected to have the honor, as a reward for his previous successes.
The contract granted León the rights to the discovery of Benimy and the nearby islands for three years. Additionally, he would be made governor for life of any lands he discovered. Though the contract didn’t mention it, many believe part of León’s mission was to search for the mythical Fountain of Youth.
In 1521, León returned to Florida to start a colony, but died from wounds he received in a battle with Indians.
U.S. # 4750-53
2013 46¢ La Florida
Block of 4
Ponce De Leon Claims Florida
A decade earlier, Portuguese sailors are believed to have been the first Europeans to see and map the area that would become the southeastern United States. As early as 1511 rumors concerning undiscovered islands northwest of Hispaniola reached Spain, whose leaders were anxious to be the first to find them. Ponce de León was selected to have the honor, as a reward for his previous successes.
The contract granted León the rights to the discovery of Benimy and the nearby islands for three years. Additionally, he would be made governor for life of any lands he discovered. Though the contract didn’t mention it, many believe part of León’s mission was to search for the mythical Fountain of Youth.
In 1521, León returned to Florida to start a colony, but died from wounds he received in a battle with Indians.