Pensacola in Escambia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Pensacola Lighthouse

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, December 7, 2011

1. Pensacola Lighthouse Marker

Inscription. Construction began 1856, was lit 1859 and is still in use at the present time. This lighthouse replaced the original lighthouse built 1824, the first lighthouse on the Gulf Coast.

Erected 2004 by National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century Fort San Carlos Chapter Pensacola, Florida.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses, and the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 30° 20.76′ N, 87° 18.49′ W. Marker is in Pensacola, Florida, in Escambia County. It is on Radford Boulevard. Located across the street from the National Aviation Museum. You have to go through military gate to gain access. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2081 Radford Blvd, Pensacola FL 32508, 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

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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: Keepers’ Quarters (a few steps from this marker); Lighthouses and Range Markers (a few steps from this marker); The Privy (within shouting distance of this marker); 19th Century Well (within shouting distance of this marker); Pump House (within shouting distance of this marker); Carriage House (within shouting distance of this marker); Pelicans In Paradise (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); USS Antietam (CV-36) Anchor (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pensacola.

Also see . . . Pensacola Lighthouse and Maritime Museum. (Submitted on July 31, 2024.)

Pensacola Lighthouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, December 7, 2011

2. Pensacola Lighthouse and Marker

The marker is along the fence to the right in this view.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, December 7, 2011

3. Pensacola Lighthouse Marker

Pensacola Light
Height above water 191 ft
Visual range 27 miles
Established 1858
U.S. Coast Guard

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, December 7, 2011

4. Pensacola Lighthouse Marker

Front view facing the gulf

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, December 7, 2011

5. Pensacola Lighthouse Marker

Entrance way to stairway of lighthouse. The day I was there it was a wind advisory (winds in excess of 35 mph) no one could climb the stairs to the top.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, December 7, 2011

6. Pensacola Lighthouse Marker

Staircase to the lighthouse. Warning climb at your own risk. 177 Steps

Pensacola Lighthouse Miniature image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, December 7, 2011

7. Pensacola Lighthouse Miniature

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,218 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 12, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.