Native Governance
Much like a capitol building, council houses were the seat of power at Florida's Indian settlements. They were considered the property of the chief, and roughly corresponded with the size and importance of a village. Council houses date back to prehistoric times, but they were also described by historic ranging from Fay André
According to the American society of Civil Engineers, Florida's El Camino Real extended from St. Augustine to San Antonio,
Texas south to Mexico City, and west to Vera Cruz on the Mexican coast. Other portions of El Camino Real connected
California and the Southwest with Mexico.
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