Tallahassee in Leon County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Married Life in Spanish America
— Mission San Luis —
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In the Spanish village, Apalachee wives tended gardens, prepared foods, washed their families' clothes and reared their children.
Large amounts of imported jewelry made of glass, precious metals, and stone were found in the Spanish village at San Luis.
Erected by Florida Heritage.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1700.
Location. 30° 27.006′ N, 84° 19.155′ 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 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. A Comfortable Life on the Spanish Frontier (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.)
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 36 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 13, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.