De Soto

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About De Soto

Village in Jackson County, Illinois, United States

1854Established

1,407Population

0.9 sq miArea

De Soto is a village in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,407 at the 2020 census. It is named for Hernando de Soto, the discoverer of the Mississippi River.

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September 14–20, 2026·Illinois · IL

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Nina P.

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Looking to start a weekend running group

Easy pace, a few miles, all levels welcome. Reply if you'd want to join — figuring out a meetup spot.

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Dave D.

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Big thanks to whoever returned my wallet

Left it at the counter and someone turned it in with everything inside. Faith in De Soto restored.

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