Native American
Native Americans inhabited the Tallahassee area, as they did much of Florida, for more than 12,000 years. This area, then known as “Anhaica”, was the principle village of the Apalachee Indians. Evidence of this ancient culture can be found today at many locations throughout the Tallahassee region, including:
Featured Listing:
Desoto Encampment
1022 De Soto Park Dr |
Phone: (850) 922-6007 |
Spanish conquistador Hernando De Soto arrived in ?Anhaica?, an Apalachee Indian Village near today?s downtown Tallahassee and his men spent the winter of 1539-40 here This is the only confirmed site of De Soto in North America. A historic marker and kiosk display mark the site behind the current office complex but artifacts from the encampment are preserved at the Museum of Florida History.
