Mission San Luis is a history museum in Tallahassee, Florida that focuses on the Apalachee Indians and Spanish colonial history. The document discusses some of the impressive structures that were present at Mission San Luis during the 1500s-1600s, including the plaza, council house, and church. The plaza was located at the center of the compound and was used for trading, socializing, and playing games. The council house was the largest Indian structure in southern United States, holding up to 3,000 people for community and religious events. The church was the most important building and was used for religious services and ceremonies.

1. At Mission
San Luis
By: Josh
Golden
HISTORY OF THE
ARCHITECTURE
STRUCTURES

2.  Florida's Apalachee Spanish history museum
 Address: Mission San Luis 2100 West Tennessee Street Tallahassee, FL
32304
 Phone number: 850.245.6406
 Hours of operations: Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 Mission: “To support and enhance Mission San Luis, a world-class site
dedicated to researching and teaching the archaeology and history of
Florida's Hispanic and Native American peoples.”
 Mission San Luis had very impressive structures in the 1500-1600’s.
Things you’ll learn:
 Apalachee Indians were an advanced Indian tribe whom were very skilled
at building structures.
 Every structure built had significant for the citizens of Mission San Luis.
 Photo reference:
 http://UWF.edu/jworth/SanLuis_CouncilHouse.jpg
 http://www.missionsanluis.org/_images/the_western_capital4.jpg
MISSION SAN LUIS

3. Heart of compound- located in the center
Outlined of a large circle-all other structures
around the outside
Made of clay-
size of a football field
Trading markets
socializing
 Indian “Ball game”
was played here
PLAZAS

4. Largest Indian structure in southern united
states
Held up to 3000
people
Large fire area
kept rain for falling
in
Served as both
community center
and city hall
Focused on religion, dancing and rituals
COUNCIL HOUSE

5. Most important structure on compound
Medium sized, 50 feet by 110 feet
Provided education, baptisms, funerals,
marriages and religious services
Church bells rang throughout the day to signal
events occurring
Cemetery was located right underneath church
CHURCH