Tallahassee in Leon County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Welcome to Mission San Luis de Apalachee

Mission San Luis de Apalachee

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 11, 2024

1. Welcome to Mission San Luis de Apalachee Marker

Inscription. Mission San Luis was one of more than 100 mission settlements established in Spanish Florida between the 1560s and 1690s.
Between 1656 and 1704, more than 1400 Apalachee Indians and Spaniards lived at the mission. San Luis was a principal village of the Apalachee Indians and home of one of their most powerful leaders. San Luis was also the Spaniards' westernmost military, religious, and administrative headquarters.
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Admiral Antonio de Landeche conducted a survey of Apalachee Province in 1705, one year after the mIssions were abandoned. This map, drawn during Landeches visit, is the only cartographic evidence of San Luis and the surrounding area

Erected by Florida Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Native Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1656.

Location. 30° 26.965′ N, 84° 19.205′ W. Marker is in Tallahassee, Florida, in Leon County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of West Tennessee Street and Mission Road. The Marker is located on the grounds of the Mission San Luis de Apalachee National Historic Landmark. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2100 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee FL 32304, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Land of the Apalachee (here, next to this marker); New Ways, New Faces (a few steps from this marker); Trade Bolsters San Luis’ Economy (a few steps from this marker); A Stronghold at the Top (a few steps from this marker); Apalachee Life (within shouting distance of this marker); A Daring and Dangerous Game (within shouting distance of this marker); The Community Gathers at the Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); The Apalachee Civic Center (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tallahassee.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 11, 2024

2. Welcome to Mission San Luis de Apalachee Marker

Mission San Luis de Apalachee Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 11, 2024

3. Mission San Luis de Apalachee Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 55 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 12, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.