Historical Marker
Fort Heilman
Historical marker location:
2465 Blanding Blvd, Middleburg, Florida
( Marker is at the intersection of Blanding Boulevard (Florida Route 21) and Scenic Drive, on the right when traveling north on Blanding Boulevard.)
Marker installed: 1961
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.