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

The Spanish Fort at San Luis

— Mission San Luis —

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

1. The Spanish Fort at San Luis Marker

Inscription. From the 1650s when San Luis was first established, its military garrison had some type of casa fuerte or blockhouse. However, a full-scale fort was not constructed until the 1690s when the threat of British attack became imminent.

The number of Spanish soldiers stationed at San Luis ranged from 12 to 45. There were also an unknown number of reformados or civilians who remained on call in the event of a military strike.

A variety of military and architectural artifacts, found beneath layers of red clay, provide critical clues to the daily life in and around the military complex.
A Trigger Guard
E Nails
B Knite Blade
F Gunflint
C Window Latch
G Musketball
D Flintlock Mechanism
H Seventeenth-century Spanish Flintlock

Erected by Florida Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Native Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1690.

Location. 30° 27.125′ N, 84° 19.225′ 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

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when traveling south. 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. Apalachee Militia in a Spanish Fort (a few steps from this marker); Missions Abandoned After English Attacks (within shouting distance of this marker); Epilogue (within shouting distance of this marker); La Florida’s El Camino Real (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Apalachee Home - Simple & Sturdy (about 400 feet away); Traditions in Transition (about 400 feet away); Apalachee Families (about 400 feet away); The Friars’ Daily Life (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tallahassee.

Also see . . .
1. Mission San Luis. (Submitted on January 14, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. San Luis de Talimali Tallahassee. (Submitted on January 14, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. The Spanish Fort at San Luis Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 57 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 14, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.