You searched for City|State: pensacola, fl
Page 3 of 7 — Showing results 21 to 30 of 66
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PPC_de-soto-trail-a-port-with-promise_Pensacola-FL.html
You are standing along the historic route of the conquistador Hernando de Soto and his expedition through the Florida Native American territories in his quest for gold and glory.
A Port With Promise
It's December 28, 1539...
Sailing from …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PPB_william-bartram-trail_Pensacola-FL.html
In 1775 William Bartram described Pensacola and the hospitality he received when even Gov. Chester urged him to be his houseguest.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1POB_john-wesley-hardin_Pensacola-FL.html
(side 1)
Texas fugitive, John Wesley Hardin (1853-1895) was captured here on August 23, 1877. Hardin was wanted and dangerous, and his capture became national news that brought notoriety to Pensacola. Hardin had reportedly killed 27 men. He bragg…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IQ1_the-commanding-officers-compound_Pensacola-FL.html
This excavated area includes a part of the space where the Commanding Officer's Compound was located. It included a building, outbuildings, a formal garden area, and an outdoor kitchen. In addition, it was the center of Fort business, especially d…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IPS_the-end-of-the-colonial-era-in-florida_Pensacola-FL.html
This flag pole is located in the same general location as the pole that was used to raise the American flag over Florida officially for the first time. After signing the agreements in a building located near the dig site, soldiers of both the Span…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IPQ_colonial-pensacola-archaeology-brings-history-to-life_Pensacola-FL.html
From 1754 until 1821, a succession of Spanish and British forts were constructed in this area of Pensacola. You are standing at the west end of the forts. They extended nearly 200 yards eastward. The Spanish, then the British, and again the Spanis…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1INS_william-dudley-chipley_Pensacola-FL.html
Obelisk west side
Born at Columbus, GA., June 6th, 1840,
Died in Washington, D.C. December 1st, 1897.
He fought for the Confederacy as Sergeant-
Major, Adjutant and Captain, at Shiloh, Corinth,
Chickamauga and other hard-fought fields,
…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1INQ_john-innerarity_Pensacola-FL.html
A native of Aberdeen, Scotland, John Innerarity was the nephew of Spanish Pensacola's leading merchant William Panton. He arrived in Pensacola in 1802 to become managing clerk of the Panton, Leslie and Co. trading post. However, his uncle had died…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1INE_gen-andrew-jackson_Pensacola-FL.html
received West Florida from Spain
and raised the flag of the U.S.
July 17, 1821
—
To recall the flags of five
nations which have been raised in
turn ten times over Pensacola
Spain 1559-1719+1723-1763+1783-1821
France 1719-1723
Grea…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IMQ_daniel-sullivan_Pensacola-FL.html
Daniel F. Sullivan and his brother Martin, born in Ireland, arrived in Pensacola after the Civil War. Possessing a remarkable talent for business, the brothers purchased lumber mills and wharfs on Pensacola Bay and vast areas of timberland in Esca…