Description:
A Spanish Franciscan mission named San Luís was set up in 1656 on this hilltop, already a principal village of the Apalachee Indians. From then until 1704, it served as the capital of a chain of Spanish missions in Northwest Florida. The mission complex included a tribal council house, a Franciscan church, a Spanish fort, and residential areas. Based on extensive archaeological and historical research, the council house and the 10*50-foot thatched-roofed church have been reconstructed. They are both open to the public. Interpretive markers are found across the 60-acre site, and self-guided tour brochures are available at the visitor center. Call for a schedule of ranger-led guided tours on weekends.
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 850/487-3711
Address:
- 2021 Mission Rd
- Between W. Tennessee and Tharpe Sts
- Tallahassee, FL 32304
Hours:
- Tues-Sun 10am-4pm
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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