History of Pensacola, Florida - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Pensacola, Florida, begins long before the Spanish claimed founding of the modern city in 1698. The area around present-day Pensacola was inhabited by Native American peoples thousands of years before the historical era.
Pensacola, Florida - Wikipedia
WEBPensacola (/ ˌpɛnsəˈkoʊlə / PEN-sə-KOH-lə) is a city in the Florida Panhandle. It is the county seat and only city in Escambia County. Pensacola was first settled by the Spanish Empire in 1559, predating the establishment of St. Augustine by six years. [5]
Timeline of Pensacola history - Pensapedia
WEBMay 5, 2020 · Pensacola, Florida has had a rich and colorful history dating nearly 450 years, being the first European settlement in the continental United States (1559) and controlled by five countries. Pensacola's location has caused great turmoil, with many buildings destroyed by wars, and by numerous major hurricanes.
History of Pensacola - Pensapedia, the Pensacola encyclopedia
WEBJun 15, 2019 · Pensacola was the first settlement of Europeans in what is now the United States. The area was first sighted by a European in 1513 by Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León. Three years later, Don Diego Miruelo became the first European to sail into Pensacola Bay.
History and Heritage | Visit Pensacola
WEBFrom haunted lighthouses to five flags, find local insight and behind-the-scenes tips into all things history. Pensacola is called the “City of Five Flags” because five governments have ruled here, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
History and Heritage – Forts and Historic Sites - Visit Pensacola
WEBWalk in the footsteps of 18th century settlers, explore 19th century fortifications and climb a haunted lighthouse and discover Pensacola’s diverse history.
Harboring History in Pensacola | Smithsonian
WEBThe unspoiled shoreline is virtually unaltered from the time Spanish explorers first made landfall here nearly five centuries ago. Yet this marine wilderness lies only a few minutes' drive from the...
Pensacola | Florida, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAfter the British gained control in 1763, Pensacola (a name derived from Pansfalaya, a local Native American tribe) became the capital of West Florida. It became a haven for loyalists during the American Revolution but in 1781 was taken by a Spanish force from Louisiana .
Pensacola Museum of History | Historic Pensacola - Museum of …
WEBThe Pensacola Museum of History, a highlight of the self-guided tour, is a general history museum with galleries dedicated to both permanent and changing exhibits. The first floor houses the Museum Store and ticket desk. See our Exhibits page to …
Explore America's First Settlement | Visit Pensacola
WEBThis home, listed on the National Register of Historical Places, celebrates Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr., the first African American four-star general in the U.S. Air Force. Discover the city's diversity through dynamic exhibits representative of the cultural groups that have shaped Pensacola history. Extra!