St. John's Coalition in Pensacola in Escambia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Historic North Side
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Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2025
1. Historic North Side Marker
Because of its higher ground, the north side of the cemetery was deemed as preferable. It was primarily sold to families by the whole lot, which offered up to 10 coffin burials. Whereas, the south side was sold by one-half lot or space.
Erected 2018 by Pensacola Bay Area Impact 100 and St. John's Cemetery Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.
Location. 30° 24.984′ N, 87° 13.984′ W. Marker is in Pensacola, Florida, in Escambia County. It is in St. John's Coalition. It can be reached from the intersection of North G Street and West Belmont Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is on the St. John's Cemetery grounds, about 25 meters west of the gatehouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 North G Street, Pensacola FL 32501, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Welcome to St. John's Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); More to Discover... A Secret Language (a few steps from this marker); Gatehouse Chapel (a few steps from this marker); St. Johns Historic Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); First Interment (within shouting distance of this marker); Inventor of FSU Tomahawk Chop (within shouting distance of this marker); William F. Miller (within shouting distance of this marker); Zinc Marker (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pensacola.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. St. John's Cemetery
Also see . . . Pensacola's history comes to life within St. John's Cemetery (St. Johns Cemetery website).
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2025
2. Historic North Side Marker
Looking northwest from the central east-west aisle in St. John's Cemetery.
Excerpt: Founded nearly 150 years ago by a local Masonic Order, St. John's is one of Pensacola's oldest and most historic cemeteries that is still in use today. Originally established on the edge of town, St. John's served as Pensacola's primary burial site for more than 100 years.(Submitted on April 29, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)In the late 19th Century, many of Pensacola's business leaders and government authorities were Freemasons and used the organization to fulfill the community's need for a new public cemetery to meet the changing demographics of the area. Since its first internment in August 1876, St. John's Cemetery has been open to all citizens - there has never been any restriction concerning race, faith, creed or color within its grounds. It should be noted, that was a unique decision on the part of the Masonic Lodge members for that era.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2025
3. Historic North Side Marker
Looking east through the north side of St. John's Cemetery. This portion of the grounds is divided into large family plots. The marker is seen here edge-on (on the left).
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2025
4. Historic North Side Saint John's Cemetery
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2025
5. Historic North Side Saint John's Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 29, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
