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

Christ Church

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, March 24, 2020

1. Christ Church Marker

Inscription. Erected in 1832, this is the oldest church building in Florida still standing on its original site. Tradition ascribes the design of this Episcopal Church to Sir Christopher Wren. Constructed of locally made brick, it was used by Federal forces during the Civil War as a barracks and hospital. The Parish Moved in 1903. Deeded to Pensacola in 1936, it was used as a public library until 1957. Pensacola Historical Museum established here in August, 1960.

Erected 1963 by Florida Board of Parks and Historic Memorials. (Marker Number F-100.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. 30° 24.552′ N, 87° 12.61′ W. Marker is in Pensacola, Florida, in Escambia County. It is at the intersection of South Adams Street and Church Street, on the left when traveling north on South Adams Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 South Adams 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 least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Christ Church (here, next to this marker); Old Christ Church (within shouting distance of this marker); British Governor's House? (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Garrison's Kitchen (within shouting distance of this marker); Firefighter Vista S. Lowe (within shouting distance of this marker); British Well (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Original Site of First Baptist Church (about 300 feet away); Tivoli High House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pensacola.

Also see . . . Historic Pensacola - Old Christ Church. University of West Florida Historic Trust (Submitted on March 26, 2020.)

Christ Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, March 24, 2020

2. Christ Church and Marker

Photographed by Florida Memory, circa 1963

3. Christ Church and Marker

Christ Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, March 24, 2020

4. Christ Church

Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 447 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 24, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.