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

Apalachee Militia in a Spanish Fort

— Mission San Luis —

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

1. Apalachee Militia in a Spanish Fort Marker

Inscription. Apalachee militias provided the bulk of the province's military power. Apalachee received training in the use of firearms from Spaniards. They served as sentries, some held military titles, and they always outnumbered Spanish soldiers on raids.

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The Apalachee formed at least one native religious brotherhood, or confraternity, at San Luis, Our Lady of the Rosary. They carried their banner (with Our lady of the Rosary on one side and a crucifix on the other) with them into war.

After completion of a new, two-story blockhouse in the 1690s. a palisade with four diamond-shaped bastions was built. It was surrounded by a dry moat filled with cactus.

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° 27.132′ N, 84° 19.234′ 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 south. Located on the grounds of the Mission San Luis living history museum.

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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. The Spanish Fort at San Luis (a few steps from this marker); Missions Abandoned After English Attacks (a few steps from 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 600 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. Apalachee Militia in a Spanish Fort 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 44 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.