Pensacola in Escambia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Bicentennial of Spain Transferring Florida to the United States, 1821-2021
Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 9, 2021
1. Bicentennial of Spain Transferring Florida to the United States, 1821-2021 Marker
On July 17, 1821, celebrations in Pensacola marked the United States'
official acquisition of Spanish Florida. The people in attendance
represented Pensacola's diverse multicultural and multiethnic population.
Many of them now rest in nearby St. Michael's Cemetery. This marker
is near the historic bay-side entrance that led to the military and
administrative heart of Pensacola during the First Spanish, British,
and Second Spanish periods (1756-1821). It is also near the historic
location of the fort's flagpole where the official exchange of flags took
place in 1821. Archaeological research by the University of West Florida
identified features and materials reflecting the continuous use of the
Commanding Officer's Compound site from the colonial era up to the
modern day. The archaeological evidence revealed details about how
Pensacola's past communities changed and coalesced throughout history.
This marker celebrates Florida's 200th anniversary as part of the United
States, and recognizes Pensacola's historic role as the county seat of
Escambia County and as the colonial capital of West Florida. It
commemorates
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El 17 de julio de 1821, las celebraciones en Pensacola marcaron la adquisición de la Florida española por los Estados Unidos. Los asistentes representaban la población multicultural y multiétnica. Muchos de ellos descansan ahora en el Cementerio St. Michael's. Esta placa está cerca de la entrada del corazón militar y administrativo de Pensacola durante el primer periodo español, el periodo británico y el segundo periodo español (1756-1821). Esta placa está también está cerca de la ubicación histórica del asta del fuerte, donde se llevó a cabo el intercambio oficial de banderas en 1821. La investigación arqueológica de la Universidad de West Florida identificó materiales que reflejaban el uso del sitio del Commanding Officer's Compound desde la era colonial hasta la actualidad. La arqueología ha revelado detalles sobre los cambios de las comunidades de Pensacola y su integración a lo largo de la historia. Este placa celebra el 200 aniversario de Florida como parte de los Estados Unidos y reconoce el papel histórico de Pensacola como sede del condado de Escambia County y como la capital colonial de West Florida. Conmemora el pasado tan variado de la ciudad y el continuo esfuerzo hacia una unión más perfecta.
Erected 2021
Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 9, 2021
2. Bicentennial of Spain Transferring Florida to the United States, 1821-2021 Marker
(Spanish translation)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Anthropology & Archaeology. A significant historical date for this entry is July 17, 1821.
Location. 30° 24.516′ N, 87° 12.739′ W. Marker is in Pensacola, Florida, in Escambia County. It is on Zaragoza Street west of South Tarragona Street, on the right when traveling west. Located between the Pensacola Museum of History and Discovery Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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,
Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 9, 2021
3. View of marker towards Pensacola Museum of History.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Second Spanish Period (within shouting distance of this marker); British Period (within shouting distance of this marker); First Spanish Period (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonial Cooking (within shouting distance of this marker); Wells and Cellars (within shouting distance of this marker); American Period (within shouting distance of this marker); Archaeology in Pensacola (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Commanding Officer's Compound (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pensacola.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Commanding Officer's Compound (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 9, 2021
4. View of Spanish translation side of marker looking east on Zaragoza Street.
(Public Domain) Image of a Painting in the UWF Historic Trust Collection
5. Change of Flags
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 495 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 9, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 5. submitted on July 8, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
