Historical Marker
Fort Cummings
Historical marker location:
185 South Lake Shore Way, Lake Alfred, Florida
( Marker is at the intersection of South Lake Shore Way (U.S. 17/92) and West Pierce Street, on the left when traveling east on South Lake Shore Way.)
Marker installed: 1966
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.