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

Trade Bolsters San Luis’ Economy

Mission San Luis de Apalachee

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. Trade Bolsters San Luis’ Economy Marker

Inscription. Relatively easy access to the St. Marks River port of call enhanced San Luis' trading industry. Supplies could be unloaded at St. Marks River and, using small boats, could be brought to within 1.5 miles of the mission. Similarly, surplus goods produced at the mission were transported by boat or over land to St. Marks for export.

Diego De Florencia Diego de Florencia was one of the wealthiest traders at San Luis. He owned several ships which transported hides, beef, corn, tallow, lard, hams and chickens to Havana in exchange for goods coming in from the Orient, Europe, and other parts of the New World.
(captions)
Imported goods found at San Luis originated from Europe, Mexico. South America, and the Orient.

Artifacts found at San Luis provide clues to the daily lives and activities of the mission residence. Large amphora-shaped containers stored olive oil and other Mediterranean foods such as wine and olives. Other frequently found artifacts include European tradition utensils, pottery, and various iron tools and hardware.

Erected by Florida Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

• Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1700.

Location. 30° 26.972′ 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 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: New Ways, New Faces (here, next to this marker); A Stronghold at the Top (here, next to this marker); The Land of the Apalachee (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Mission San Luis de Apalachee (a few steps from this marker); Apalachee Life (a few steps from 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. Trade Bolsters San Luis’ Economy 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 153 times since then and 11 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.