The End of the Colonial Era in Florida

Photographed by Mark Hilton, January 1, 2015

1. The End of the Colonial Era in Florida Marker

Inscription. This flag pole is located in the same general location as the pole that was used to raise the American flag over Florida officially for the first time. After signing the agreements in a building located near the dig site, soldiers of both the Spanish and the American forces gathered at the flagpole to lower the Spanish flag for the last time over Florida and raise the Stars and Stripes. With this act, Andrew Jackson became the first governor of Florida. This park is dedicated to the memory of the events of the colonial era that have been revealed through the work of the archaeologists, and to the initiation of Florida as part of the United States of America.

Erected by the City of Pensacola, the University of West Florida & the Historic Pensacola Preservation Board.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 30° 24.523′ N, 87° 12.766′ W. Marker was in Pensacola, Florida, in Escambia County. It could be reached from the intersection

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of East Zarragossa Street and South Jefferson Street. Located behind the Pensacola History Museum. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 330 S Jefferson St, Pensacola FL 32502, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was on the Florida Panhandle.

It was also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: Stop and Smell the Roses (a few steps from this marker); Archaeology in Pensacola (a few steps from this marker); Transfer of Spanish Florida to the United States (a few steps from this marker); Commanding Officer's Compound (a few steps from this marker); American Period (a few steps from this marker); Wells and Cellars (a few steps from this marker); Colonial Cooking (a few steps from this marker); British Period (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pensacola.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . .
1. History of Pensacola - Wikipedia article. (Submitted on January 7, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. The Colonial Archaeological Trail. (Submitted on January 7, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Additional commentary.
1. Markers replaced with interpretive markers.

The End of the Colonial Era Flagpole image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, January 1, 2015

2. The End of the Colonial Era Flagpole

All the markers on this page have been replaced with newer interpretive markers, in some cases combining information and adding new information. The whole plaza has been renovated and no longer looks the same.

— Submitted October 9, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.

Archaeological dig site image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, January 1, 2015

3. Archaeological dig site

Historic Pensacola Village Colonial Archaeological Trail image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, January 1, 2015

4. Historic Pensacola Village Colonial Archaeological Trail

Only portion of dig site left and new interpretive replacement markers. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 9, 2021

5. Only portion of dig site left and new interpretive replacement markers.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 799 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 7, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 5. submitted on October 9, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.