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Settled in 1508 and abandoned in 1521, which is the oldest known European settlement on United States territory?

Question #151766. Asked by pehinhota.
Last updated Sep 29 2024.
Originally posted Sep 29 2024 8:31 AM.

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The oldest known European settlement on land that is now U.S. territory is Caparra, founded in 1508 by Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León in present-day Puerto Rico.
Caparra is an archaeological site in the municipality of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. It was declared a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1994. The site contains the remains of the first Spanish capital of the island, settled in 1508 and officially abandoned in 1521. It represents the oldest known European settlement on United States territory.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caparra_Archaeological_Site

Sep 29 2024, 4:08 PM
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