Tallahassee in Leon County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
A Daring and Dangerous Game
Mission San Luis de Apalachee
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
1. A Daring and Dangerous Game Marker
The game involved 50 or more players and was quite violent, sometimes resulting in death. Superior ball players became pampered celebrities in their villages, much like athletic stars today.
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This historical drawing shows the goal post used in the ball game. It was crowned by an eagle's nest inside of which were shells and a stuffed eagle. Five sassafras pegs were attached to each side of the triangular framework.
The Apalachee ball game held much religious and social significance. The ball, about the size of a golf ball, was made of hardened clay covered with buckskin.
Erected by Florida Heritage.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Patriots & Patriotism • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1690.
Location. 30° 26.99′ N, 84° 19.216′ W. Marker is in Tallahassee, Florida, in Leon County. It can be reached from the intersection of West Tennessee
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Regionally, this marker is in North Florida. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Community Gathers at the Plaza (a few steps from this marker); A Stronghold at the Top (within shouting distance of this marker); Trade Bolsters San Luis Economy (within shouting distance of this marker); New Ways, New Faces (within shouting distance of this marker); The Land of the Apalachee (within shouting distance of this
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. A Daring and Dangerous Game Marker
Also see . . .
1. Mission San Luis. (Submitted on January 15, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. San Luis de Talimali Tallahassee. (Submitted on January 15, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 488 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
