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

The Apalachee Civic Center

Mission San Luis de Apalachee

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. The Apalachee Civic Center Marker

Inscription. The council house at San Luis was one of the largest historic Indian structures in the southeastern United States. Council houses were the focus of Apalachee religious and ceremonial activities, including dances, rituals, and preparations for war. They were also city halls where Apalachee rulers met every day to discuss community business.
Bird's eye view of the Apalachee council house
A Major support post and beam b lurlins (thatch support) B Purlins (thatch support C Bench support posts D Central hearth E Palm thatch F Roof opening G Roof rafters H Benches

Erected by Florida Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Notable Places • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1700.

Location. 30° 26.965′ N, 84° 19.166′ 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

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are within walking distance of this marker: The Black Drink: A Southeastern Native Tea (here, next to this marker); Apalachee Life (within shouting distance of this marker); The Land of the Apalachee (within shouting distance of this marker); New Ways, New Faces (within shouting distance of this marker); Trade Bolsters San Luis’ Economy (within shouting distance of this marker); A Stronghold at the Top (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Mission San Luis de Apalachee (within shouting distance of this marker); A Comfortable Life on the Spanish Frontier (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. The Apalachee Civic Center Marker

The Apalachee Civic Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

3. The Apalachee Civic Center

The Apalachee Civic Center Interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

4. The Apalachee Civic Center Interior

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 282 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 12, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 3, 4. submitted on January 13, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.