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

Gen. Andrew Jackson Residence

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, April 8, 2014

1. Gen. Andrew Jackson Residence Marker

Inscription. Site of residence of
Gen. Andrew Jackson
while governor of Florida
1821
Destroyed by fire 1839

Erected 1935 by Pensacola Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.

Location. 30° 24.613′ N, 87° 12.88′ W. Marker is in Pensacola, Florida, in Escambia County. It is at the intersection of South Palafox Street and East Intendencia Street, on the right when traveling north on South Palafox Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 S Palafox St, 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,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Frank L. Mayes (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Pensacola Opera House (about 500 feet away); William Dudley Chipley (about 600 feet away); Votes for Women (about 600 feet away); Gen. Andrew Jackson (about 700 feet away); Trenches & Trous-de-Loup (about 700 feet away); Finding 1821 (about 700 feet away); Officer's Room and Kitchen (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pensacola.

Other markers no longer nearby.

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First Telephone Exchange (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Gateway to Florida’s History (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed); Colonial Pensacola - Archaeology Brings History to Life (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Gen. Andrew Jackson Residence Marker on front of building. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, April 8, 2014

2. Gen. Andrew Jackson Residence Marker on front of building.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,264 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.