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

Epilogue

— Mission San Luis —

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

1. Epilogue Marker

Inscription. Most of the Apalachee who were not killed outright or enslaved moved north into British territory. Others migrated west to Pensacola and Mobile. A small number moved eastward eventually settling around St. Augustine. Once dispersed in 1704, the Apalachee never repopulated their traditional homeland.

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The map depicts the various evacuation routes used by the Apalachee and Spaniards.

The residents of San Luis probably took their most valuable possessions with them when they abandoned the mission. But heavy objects, such as the church bells, were buried with the intent of reclaiming them someday. Since only one bell fragment has been found at San Luis so far, many more may still be buried.

Erected by Florida Heritage.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Colonial Era • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1704.

Location. 30° 27.154′ N, 84° 19.247′ 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 living history museum. Touch for map

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. 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. Missions Abandoned After English Attacks (within shouting distance of this marker); Apalachee Militia in a Spanish Fort (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 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Apalachee Home - Simple & Sturdy (about 600 feet away); Traditions in Transition (about 600 feet away); Apalachee Families (about 600 feet away); The Friars’ Daily Life (about 700 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. Epilogue 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.