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

Inscription. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker

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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: H & O Café (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Sunday (approx. 0.2 miles away); Growing Up (approx. 0.4 miles away); “Thou Shalt Not Quit” (approx. 0.4 miles away); Living in Eastside (approx. 0.4 miles away); General Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr. Memorial Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); General Daniel James, Jr. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Reach for the Stars (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pensacola.

Also see . . . Pensapedia, the Pensacola encyclopedia article on John Lee Pickens. (Submitted on July 11, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Former location of the John Lee Pickens’ Medical Office. image. Click for full size.

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 631 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.