Tolomato

Tolomato refers to a Native American tribe historically located in what is now Florida. Their name is derived from the name of a village, Tolomato, which was one of their principal settlements. The Tolomato people were part of the Timucua language group, a widespread indigenous culture in northern Florida and southeastern Georgia. They were known to have engaged in agriculture, fishing, and hunting for sustenance.

Historical records indicate that the Tolomato had contact with Spanish explorers and missionaries as early as the 16th century. They were part of the mission system established by the Spanish in Florida, and many were converted to Christianity. The village of Tolomato itself was a significant location within this mission system. Over time, the population of the Tolomato and other Timucua-speaking groups experienced significant decline due to disease, warfare, and displacement. The precise fate and assimilation of the Tolomato people are not fully documented, but their cultural and political entities eventually ceased to exist as distinct groups. Their legacy is primarily preserved through archaeological findings and historical accounts from the colonial era.