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

The Lost Neighborhood

— Eastside Neighborhood Black History Trail —

Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 11, 2021

1. The Lost Neighborhood Marker

Inscription. This site commemorates a neighborhood that existed in Pensacola until the late 1970's when construction of Interstate 110 uprooted long-established businesses, residences and churches. Once a vibrant, thriving community, this was one of numerous neighborhoods across the United States that was dismantled by expansion of the U.S. highway system. Its former residents were dispersed throughout the city.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 30° 26.062′ N, 87° 12.92′ W. Marker is in Pensacola, Florida, in Escambia County. It is on East Jordan Street east of North Haynes Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pensacola FL 32503, 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

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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: Historic Crystal Icehouse (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spencer Bibbs Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); A.S. Magee Field (approx. 0.2 miles away); History in Place (approx. 0.3 miles away); Early Military Career (approx. 0.3 miles away); General Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr. Memorial Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Reach for the Stars (approx. 0.3 miles away); Living in Eastside (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pensacola.

Part of the area under the I-110 bridges where the neighborhoods previously existed. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton

2. Part of the area under the I-110 bridges where the neighborhoods previously existed.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,558 times since then and 95 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.