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

A Stronghold at the Top

Mission San Luis de Apalachee

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. A Stronghold at the Top Marker

Inscription. In 1656, the Spaniards chose this hilltop because of its clear view of the countryside. A powerful Apalachee chief offered to build a blockhouse for the Spanish military garrison and moved his village to San Luis. The blockhouse added a formal military component to the mission and preceded Spanish civilian settlement of the province.
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A bird's-eye view of San Luis looking east, circa 1700, more than four decades after it was first established at this location

Erected by Florida Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1656.

Location. 30° 26.975′ 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: Trade Bolsters San Luis’ Economy (here, next to this marker); New Ways, New Faces

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(a few steps from 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.

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. A Stronghold at the Top 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 207 times since then and 20 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.