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

New Ways, New Faces

Mission San Luis de Apalachee

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. New Ways, New Faces Marker

Inscription. Apalachee rulers requested Spanish friars as early as 1607 when epidemics and the threat of foreign attacks brought about a loss of faith in their traditional customs and leadership. From 1633 to 1635 at least 5,000 Apalachee were baptized by two friars, Pedro Muñoz and Francisco Martínez.

Both Spaniards and the Apalachee were forced to alter some of their customs in order to coexist. Some traditions were more easily changed than others.
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This quartz crystal cross was found in the church at San Luis. Photomicrography reveals how the cross was made and suggests that it was the work of a native artisan. This may be evidence of the Apalachee religious conversion and their adoption of Christian symbols.

Erected by Florida Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1633.

Location. 30° 26.97′ N, 84° 19.202′ W. Marker is in Tallahassee, Florida, in Leon County. It can be reached from the intersection of West Tennessee Street and Mission Road. The Marker is located on the grounds of the Mission San

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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.

Regionally, this marker is in North Florida.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Land of the Apalachee (here, next to this marker); Trade Bolsters San Luis’ Economy (here, next to this marker); A Stronghold at the Top (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Mission San Luis de Apalachee (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.

Also see . . .
1. Mission San Luis. (Submitted on January 12, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. San Luis de Talimali Tallahassee. (Submitted on January 12, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. New Ways, New Faces Marker

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 248 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 12, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.