St. John's Coalition in Pensacola in Escambia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Baby Section

— St. John's Cemetery —

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2025

1. Baby Section Marker

Inscription.
Single lots reserved exclusively for babies were established on the south side of the cemetery since its inception. However, in 1946, four contiguous lots were dedicated for the interment of babies. Later, a white fence, funded largely by the local Questers chapter, surrounded this area.

Erected 2018 by Pensacola Bay Area Impact 100 and St. John's Cemetery Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.

Location. 30° 24.942′ N, 87° 13.965′ 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 and fenced Baby Section are at the southeast corner of the St. John's Cemetery grounds. 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

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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: St. Johns Historic Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); More to Discover... A Secret Language (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to St. John's Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Zinc Marker (within shouting distance of this marker); Gatehouse Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic North Side (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Interment (about 400 feet away); Inventor of FSU Tomahawk Chop (about 400 feet away). 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 . . .
1. About St. John's Cemetery (St. John’s Cemetery website).

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2025

2. Baby Section Marker

The marker and fenced Baby Section are at the southeast corner of the St. John's Cemetery grounds.

Excerpt: On April 3, 1876, the masons of Escambia Lodge, No. 15, F.&A.M. voted to establish St. John's Cemetery as Pensacola's second public cemetery. The circumstances and background for its creation reflect the diverse nature of community and the town's development. Located on a gradually sloping hill, filled with native magnolia, oak, sycamore, and pine trees, the cemetery eventually was plotted to cover some 26 acres within 10 city blocks. Proceeds from plots sold initially went to pay off the mortgage acquired to purchase the land, to cover improvements, and to establish a perpetual endowment. While the trustees were drawn from the Lodge, neither the organization or any member would receive any financial benefit from this endeavor. Later, in 1908, at its entrance on "G" Street, a gate house was constructed, which consisted of a chapel on one side and offices and storage rooms on the other. It was the largest cemetery yet constructed for a city that many Masons speculated would grow into needing such place.

(Submitted on May 3, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. About The Questers (Florida Questers website).

Florida State Questers Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2025

3. Florida State Questers Marker

The Florida State Questers
Don Tristan Deluna #1315
Dedicated November 1, 2008

Excerpt: The Questers, an international study organization, with nearly 5,000 members across 420 chapters in the United States and Canada, was founded by Jessie Elizabeth Bardens in 1944. Our goals are to stimulate the appreciation of antiques through study and research and to encourage the preservation of historical landmarks.

(Submitted on May 3, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Baby Section image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2025

4. Baby Section

The fenced Baby Section is in the southeast corner of the St. John's Cemetery grounds.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 3, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.