Pensacola in Escambia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
John Lee Pickens’ Medical Office
— Eastside Neighborhood Black History Trail —
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 11, 2021
1. John Lee Pickens’ Medical Office Marker
This site was once the location of the office of Dr. John Lee Pickens.
Dr. Pickens, who came to Pensacola from Alabama, was considered
an asset to the city and to the Eastside neighborhood-- a diversified
neighborhood in terms of residents and businesses. Dr. Pickens served
the community as a pharmacist, physician and coroner. He was married
to Mrs. E.V. Pickens, Prinicipal [sic] of the Spencer Bibbs Elementary School. The J. Lee Pickens Elementary School, located at 2501 North Hayne Street from 1950-1969, was named in his honor because of his love for the people and his service to the community.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine.
Location. 30° 25.506′ N, 87° 12.727′ W. Marker is in Pensacola, Florida, in Escambia County. Marker is on East Gonzalez Street east of Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 407 E Gonzalez St, Pensacola FL 32503, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. H & O Café (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Sunday
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Also see . . . Pensapedia, the Pensacola encyclopedia article on John Lee Pickens. (Submitted on July 11, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 11, 2021
2. Former location of the John Lee Pickens’ Medical Office.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
