Itaraholata

Itaraholata was a Timucua town in the lake and forest country of north-central Florida. Its name has been interpreted as “single chief” or “small chief.” In 1539 Hernando de Soto left Ocale with a detachment of soldiers and travelled north through this country. After a day's journey they reached Itaraholata, where their chronicler described abundant maize. The following day they continued to Potano, another town in the region, as the larger expedition sought a route toward Apalachee.