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

A Comfortable Life on the Spanish Frontier

— Mission San Luis —

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

1. A Comfortable Life on the Spanish Frontier Marker

Inscription. Daily life for Spaniards at San Luis was not unlike that in other Hispanic communities. Shoemakers and tailors plied their trades. Off-duty soldiers drank wine, played at cards or dice, and stringed guitars or similar stringed instruments known as vihuelas.

The village was alive with sounds and smells: roosters crowing, dogs barking, and stews cooking. Spaniards successfully introduced European plants and animals such as cattle, pigs, chickens, peaches, wheat, and peas. They also imported wine, olives, olive oil, and other basic Mediterranean foods that could not be locally produced.

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Spaniards set their tables with dishes from Mexico and the Orient and adorned themselves with fine European clothing and jewelry.

Erected by Florida Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1700.

Location. 30° 27.004′ N, 84° 19.156′ W. Marker is in Tallahassee, Florida, in Leon County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of West Tennessee Street and Ocala Road, on the right when traveling west. Located on the grounds of the Mission San Luis living history

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museum. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Married Life in Spanish America (here, next to this marker); Apalachee Life (within shouting distance of this marker); The Apalachee Civic Center (within shouting distance of this marker); The Black Drink: A Southeastern Native Tea (within shouting distance of this marker); A Stronghold at the Top (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trade Bolsters San Luis’ Economy (about 300 feet away); New Ways, New Faces (about 300 feet away); A Daring and Dangerous Game (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tallahassee.

Also see . . .
1. Mission San Luis. (Submitted on January 13, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. San Luis de Talimali Tallahassee. (Submitted on January 13, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. A Comfortable Life on the Spanish Frontier Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 37 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 13, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.