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

Missions Abandoned After English Attacks

— Mission San Luis —

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

1. Missions Abandoned After English Attacks Marker

Inscription. Beginning in 1702, British Carolina Governor James Moore began a full-scale attack on Spanish Florida aimed at St. Augustine and the missions along the Atlantic coast. Early in 1704, Moore mounted a campaign against Apalachee.

The strongly fortified San Luis was not a target of the initial raids of 1704. On July 31, just two days before the final strike force reached San Luis, the Spaniards and Apalachee burned and evacuated the mission.

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The fort was the last building to be destroyed before San Luis was abandoned.

Women and children were the first to be evacuated from San Luis. Men stayed behind to bum the mission in order to prevent British forces from occupying it.

Erected by Florida Heritage.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Native Americans • Notable Events • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1704.

Location. 30° 27.137′ N, 84° 19.243′ W. Marker is in Tallahassee, Florida, in Leon County. Memorial 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

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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); Epilogue (within shouting distance of this marker); The Spanish Fort at San Luis (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 500 feet away); Traditions in Transition (about 500 feet away); Apalachee Families (about 500 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. Missions Abandoned After English Attacks 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 45 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.