Cantonment in Escambia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Vacaria Baja
On route of Andrew Jackson 1814, 1818 and in 1821, when General and Mrs. Jackson spent three weeks as guests of Gonzalez, awaiting transfer of Florida to United States.
Due to yellow fever in Pensacola, became temporary seat of government September 1822.
Erected 1955 by the St. Regis Paper Company.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 29, 1822.
Location. 30° 36.702′ N, 87° 19.245′ W. Marker is in Cantonment, Florida, in Escambia County. Marker is at the intersection of Road 29 and County Road 184, on the right when traveling south on Road 29. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Pensacola Boulevard, Cantonment FL 32533, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cantonment (here, next to this marker); Hyer-Knowles Planing Mill (approx. 13.1 miles away); Lavallet (approx. 13.3 miles away); Katharine A. Goldsmith R.N. (approx. 13.3 miles away); Spencer Bibbs (approx. 13.3 miles away); Kupfrian's Park (approx. 13.4 miles away); Gaberonne (approx. 13.6 miles away); A.S. Magee Field (approx. 13.6 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,324 times since then and 147 times this year. Last updated on May 8, 2018, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on March 11, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 4. submitted on May 8, 2018, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.