Nocatee, DeSoto County, Florida facts for kids

Nocatee is a small, unincorporated community located in DeSoto County, Florida, in the United States. It's found just a bit south and southwest of the city of Arcadia.

An unincorporated community is a place that isn't officially part of a city or town. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually managed by the county government.

History of Nocatee

The name Nocatee might come from the Seminole word "nakiti." This word means "what is it?" The Seminole people are a Native American tribe with a long history in Florida.

In 1940, Nocatee had a population of 1,512 people. This shows that it was a small but established community even many years ago.