After the Civil War, Pensacola's population grew rapidly. As new residents flocked to the city, its burial capacity became inadequate. Other pre-existing cemeteries were affiliated with specific religious denominations, making it difficult for those . . . — — Map (db m130679) HM
Established in 1876, St. Johns Cemetery is one of Pensacolas most historic cemeteries and is still in use today. The 26 acres that comprise St. Johns Cemetery were purchased on April 3, 1876 by the Masons of Escambia Lodge, No. 15, F.&A.M. . . . — — Map (db m298200) HM
Built in 1908, the Gatehouse included a chapel (north side) and office and bathroom (south side). Its chapel offered Pensacola the first non-religious facility for hosting funerals and is still in use today. Originally, a stained glass window of . . . — — Map (db m298478) HM
Because of its higher ground, the north side of the cemetery was deemed as preferable. It was primarily sold to families by the whole lot, which offered up to 10 coffin burials. Whereas, the south side was sold by one-half lot or space. — — Map (db m298487) HM
The body of Martha F. Screven was the first to be buried in the cemetery. Over 20,000 interments followed. With proper management, there is ample space to accommodate burials over the next 200 years. — — Map (db m298490) HM
A graduate and avid fan of Florida State University, Wally initiated the university's famous tomahawk chop while attending home football games in the 1980s. The arrow through his tombstone compliments this connection, as Wally, while watching the . . . — — Map (db m298491) HM
A native of Massachusetts, Perry adopted Pensacola, becoming its only resident to rise to Confederate general and the first from here to serve as Governor of Florida. Educated at Lee Academy and Yale University, Perry moved prior to graduation to . . . — — Map (db m298492) HM
The usage of crypts has waned over the years since they first became popular in the first half of the 19th century and were more common in St. Michaels Cemetery, which is located along Alcaniz Street. The crypt here is the only example in this . . . — — Map (db m298493) HM
For much of his life, William Miller owned a sawmill east of Pensacola; however, he is best remembered as the senior Confederate general who defended Tallahassee from Federal occupation at the battle of Natural Bridge. Born in New York, he was . . . — — Map (db m298494) HM
Helen Fisher was the first Pensacola woman to marry a Naval aviator (Edward O. McDonnell). So many women followed that Pensacola earned the moniker, mother-in-law to the Navy. — — Map (db m298495) HM
Notice the great care that was taken to match the markers in this lot. The oldest stone from 1922 was chiseled by hand with dimensional scrolling on the sides. More recent stones were digitally cut. Most markers in the cemetery are made of . . . — — Map (db m298496) HM
An 1843 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, Samuel G. French was a decorated hero in the Mexican War where he sustained wounds, but gained prominence as a Major General in the Confederacy. After rising to the rank of captain, French resigned . . . — — Map (db m298497) HM
Since the cemetery's establishment in 1876, burials have been done in coffins made of wood, copper, and/or steel. Some were safety or security coffins, which were configured with a tube inserted with a cord that was connected to the finger of the . . . — — Map (db m298498) HM
Mary Lewis Willis was the granddaughter of Betty Washington, who was the only sister of George Washington. After moving here with her husband, who was a brick manufacturer, she died from yellow fever and was buried near her house in Cantonment. Her . . . — — Map (db m298499) HM
Born June 24, 1782 Frederick County, Virginia Died October 7, 1834 Pensacola, Florida Granddaughter of Betty Washington who was the only sister of George Washington Mary W. Willis was also the mother of Princess Catherine D. Murat of the Court of . . . — — Map (db m298500) HM
In the early 20th century, several Greek families immigrated to Pensacola. Most are buried in this cemetery, which has no restrictions as to cemetery markers. Commonly, they will utilize orthodox crosses or symbology associated with their Greek . . . — — Map (db m298751) HM
Mary Mollie McCoy was Pensacola's most renown madam. Upon her death, visiting her tombstone became associated with a better love life. Mollie became a prostitute while serving as a washer woman in an Alabama Regiment during the Civil War. She . . . — — Map (db m298768) HM
While always open to all faiths and backgrounds, the cemetery was considered progressive at its inception to have an area (even numbered Sections 32-44.5) reserved for people of color. This included Native Americans, dark skinned Hispanics or . . . — — Map (db m298783) HM
Zinc or white bronze markers are a rarity in most cemeteries; however, they weather the best. They are not plagued by algae, mildew, or fungus. When these monuments were introduced in the 1880s, they were the less expensive alternative to granite . . . — — Map (db m298889) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m298890) HM
Wildlife in St. Johns Cemetery is abundant and a bird watchers paradise. Keep your eyes peeled for hawks. osprey, bluebirds and cardinals. The fall months bring hummingbirds and Monarch butterflies that feed on the fresh lain flowers. Around . . . — — Map (db m298891) HM
From 1934 to 1999, many visitors fondly appreciated a goldfish pond that was located here in memory of Mabel Tart, wife of David H. Tart, Sr. She died at age 44, leaving behind a husband and four children. Her grave nearby in Section 57, Lot 2 was . . . — — Map (db m298899) HM
Morris Slater better known as Railroad Bill is considered the most infamous black train robber in American history. A turpentine worker, he had become upset over gun licensing fees and went postal robbing and killing passengers and workers . . . — — Map (db m298888) HM
