National Register of Historic Places
San Luis de Apalache
San Luis de Apalache is a historic place in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000266.
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San Luis de Apalache
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About this place
What is San Luis de Apalache?
Mission San Luis de Apalachee was a Spanish Franciscan mission built in 1656 in the Florida Panhandle, two miles west of the present-day Florida Capitol Building in Tallahassee, Florida. It was located in the descendent settlement of Anhaica capital of Apalachee Province. The mission was part of Spain's effort to colonize the Florida Peninsula and to convert the Timucuan and Apalachee Indians to Christianity. The mission lasted until 1704 when it was evacuated and destroyed to prevent its use by an approaching militia of Creek Indians and South Carolinians.
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Listing details
- Name
- San Luis de Apalache
- City
- Tallahassee
- County
- Leon County
- State
- Florida
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000266
- Resource type
- site
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 30.45201, -84.31940
When was San Luis de Apalache listed on the National Register?
San Luis de Apalache was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is San Luis de Apalache located?
San Luis de Apalache is located in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida at approximately 30.45201, -84.31940. See the map above.
Is San Luis de Apalache a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. San Luis de Apalache is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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