Pensacola in Escambia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Pensacola Lighthouse
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, December 7, 2011
1. Pensacola Lighthouse Marker
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. 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking 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); USS Essex (CV-9) Anchor (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pensacola’s First Lighthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Cradle of Naval Aviation (approx. 0.4 miles away); The National Flight Academy
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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
Height above water 191 ft
Visual range 27 miles
Established 1858
U.S. Coast Guard
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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
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, December 7, 2011
7. Pensacola Lighthouse Miniature
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 960 times since then and 21 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.
