Christ Church
In downtown Pensacola, the
church was used as a Union
stable during the Civil War.
In downtown Pensacola, the
church was used as a Union
stable during the Civil War.
The Advanced Redoubt
Pensacola is the scene of a
number of historic forts and
other military landmarks.
Pensacola is the scene of a
number of historic forts and
other military landmarks.
Pensacola, Florida: City of Five Flags
Pensacola, Florida
| Scenic and Historic Pensacola Bay One of the most beautiful and scenic spots in the South, Pensacola is a unique and special place. |
History on the Gulf Coast
Located on the Gulf Coast of Northwest
Florida, Pensacola is one of America's most
historic cities. The first Spanish settlement
here dates back to 1559, more than 47 years
before Jamestown and 61 years before the
Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth Rock. Spanish
explorers were in the Pensacola Bay area
even before then.
The initial settlement of Pensacola Bay was
devastated by storms, hunger and disease
and the colony failed. Future efforts, however,
were much more successful. Over time the
residents of the city lived under the flags of
five countries - Spain, France, England, the
United States and the Confederate States of
America. Pensacola was the scene of
significant fighting during the American
Revolution, War of 1812 and Civil War as
these nations struggled for control of the
beautiful bluffs overlooking the strategic bay.
Today the city boasts a spectacular historic
district, beautifully preserved 18th and 19th
century fortifications, the Naval Aviation
Museum, the sparking white sand beaches
of the nearby barrier islands and a blue water
bay that is among the most beautiful in the
South.
Please follow the links on the right side of
this page to begin your exploration of scenic
and historic Pensacola, Florida.
Florida, Pensacola is one of America's most
historic cities. The first Spanish settlement
here dates back to 1559, more than 47 years
before Jamestown and 61 years before the
Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth Rock. Spanish
explorers were in the Pensacola Bay area
even before then.
The initial settlement of Pensacola Bay was
devastated by storms, hunger and disease
and the colony failed. Future efforts, however,
were much more successful. Over time the
residents of the city lived under the flags of
five countries - Spain, France, England, the
United States and the Confederate States of
America. Pensacola was the scene of
significant fighting during the American
Revolution, War of 1812 and Civil War as
these nations struggled for control of the
beautiful bluffs overlooking the strategic bay.
Today the city boasts a spectacular historic
district, beautifully preserved 18th and 19th
century fortifications, the Naval Aviation
Museum, the sparking white sand beaches
of the nearby barrier islands and a blue water
bay that is among the most beautiful in the
South.
Please follow the links on the right side of
this page to begin your exploration of scenic
and historic Pensacola, Florida.
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Pensacola Lighthouse
The historic tower of the
Pensacola Lighthouse soars
above the Florida Gulf Coast.
The historic tower of the
Pensacola Lighthouse soars
above the Florida Gulf Coast.
