Historic District in St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Lost Tribes OF Florida

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2024

1. Lost Tribes OF Florida Marker

Inscription. Apalachi • Mayaca • Tekesta • Timucua • Jororo • Matecumbe • Potano • Jaega • Tocobaga • Acuera • Mayami • Calusa • Ocali • Ais

Native Americans have lived in Florida for more than 13,000 years. Hunting, gathering and fishing was a way of life. During the last 1,000 years, some tribes also adopted agriculture. As time passed, Florida's Native Americans population grew, and their cultures became more complex. They lived mostly near water, in villages or camps.

In the 1500's Native American populations were greatly impacted by disease and slavery brought by Europeans, as well as by warfare with other tribes. By 1700's their numbers were reduced to remnants. At this time, Creek Indians from Alabama and Georgia moved into Florida and became known as the Seminole Indians.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities.

Location. 29° 54.392′ N, 81° 18.906′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is in the Historic District. It can be reached from the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Williams Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Magnolia Ave, Saint Augustine FL 32084, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in First Coast

and in Greater Jacksonville.

It is also in the American 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

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of this marker: Prehistoric Technology of the Florida Indians (here, next to this marker); Life In The Timucuan Village (a few steps from this marker); Communal Feasts (a few steps from this marker); Seloy (a few steps from this marker); The Timucuan Home (a few steps from this marker); The Timucuan Way Of Life (a few steps from this marker); The Owl Totem from Hontoon Island (within shouting distance of this marker); Timucuan Style Dugout Canoe (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2024

2. Lost Tribes OF Florida Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 351 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.