Pensacola in Escambia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Industry At Sea

— Pensacola Maritime Heritage Trail —

Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 6, 2019

1. Industry At Sea Marker

Inscription. Although the American Civil War (1861-1865) hindered much of Pensacola's early industrial growth, the city rebounded quickly once the war ended. Entrepreneurs from the northern United States saw great value in the area's deep port and natural resources. By the late 1800s, industries in lumber, fishing, brickmaking, and naval stores flourished. New steam-powered ships and railroads helped move these goods nationally and internationally.

Pensacola's industrial successes attracted people from around the world. Individuals and families arrived from places like Norway, Greece, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Portugal. Many of these new residents had valuable skills as sailors, merchants, and workmen. If you visited Pensacola in 1910, you would hear people speaking a wide variety of languages along the city's waterfront streets, docks, and markets.

Photo captions:
Left: Brickmaking was one of Pensacola's most successful industries. Bricks were transported along local rivers to the port of Pensacola for export across the United States. This brick is stamped "J. Gonzalez," a local brick manufacturer. (Image courtesy of UWF Archaeology Institute)
Background image: Portion of panoramic view of the Pensacola waterfront (colorized), c. 1903. (Image courtesy of the UWF Historic Trust)

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by the City of Pensacola and the University of West Florida Historic Trust. (Marker Number G.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 30° 24.448′ N, 87° 12.843′ W. Marker is in Pensacola, Florida, in Escambia County. It is at the intersection of South Palafox Street and East Main Street, on the left when traveling south on South Palafox Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 South Palafox Street, Pensacola FL 32502, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At

Industry At Sea Marker looking west on Main Street. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 6, 2019

2. Industry At Sea Marker looking west on Main Street.

least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Trader Jon's (within shouting distance of this marker); 407 South Palafox (within shouting distance of this marker); A New Territory for the U.S. (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Andrew Jackson (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Officer's Room and Kitchen (about 400 feet away); Old Escambia County Court of Record Building / Pensacola Little Theater (about 400 feet away); Trenches & Trous-de-Loup (about 400 feet away); A Spanish Town (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pensacola.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Colonial Pensacola - Archaeology Brings History to Life (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).

View of marker looking south on Palafox Street towards Pensacola Bay. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 6, 2019

3. View of marker looking south on Palafox Street towards Pensacola Bay.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 417 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 7, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.