John Christo, Senior

Historical marker location:

940 W. Beach Drive, Panama City, Florida

( Marker is at the intersection of West Beach Drive and Balboa Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Beach Drive.)

Marker installed: 2009

The Spanish established the first mission in Florida, Mission San Luis de Apalachee, in 1633. The mission was located near present-day Tallahassee and was home to a large Native American population.