AD 1659: Measles decimates Native peoples of Florida

In Florida, 10,000 Timuacans, Apalachee, Pensacola, Tocobaga, Calusa, Tequesta, Jeaga, Jobe, and Ais die from measles. Since 1492, these Native peoples have suffered steady population decline caused by epidemics.

Theme

Epidemics

Region

Southeast