Pensacola is the westernmost city in the Florida Panhandle and the county seat of Escambia County, Florida. Pensacola is a sea port on Pensacola Bay, which is protected by the barrier island of Santa Rosa and connects to the Gulf of Mexico. Naval Air Station Pensacola, the first Naval Air Station in the United States, is located southwest of Pensacola; it is the base of the Blue Angels flight demonstration team and the National Naval Aviation Museum. The main campus of the University of West Florida is situated north of the city center.
The area was originally inhabited by Muskogean peoples; the Pensacola people lived there at the time of European contact and Creek people frequently visited and traded from present-day southern Alabama. Spanish explorer Tristán de Luna’s founded a short-lived settlement in 1559. In 1698 the Spanish established a presidio in the area, from which the modern city gradually developed. The area changed hands several times as European powers competed in North America. During Florida’s British rule (1763–1789), fortifications were strengthened. It is nicknamed “The City of Five Flags,” due to the five governments that have ruled it during its history: the flags of Spain(Castile), France, Great Britain, the United States of America and the Confederate States of America. Other nicknames include “World’s Whitest Beaches” (due to the white sand of Florida panhandle beaches), “Cradle of Naval Aviation”, “Western Gate to the Sunshine State”, “America’s First Settlement”, “Emerald Coast”, “Redneck Riviera”, “Red Snapper Capital of the World”, and “P-Cola”.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 39.7 square miles, consisting of 22.7 square miles of land and 17.0 square miles water.
There are a number of annual festivals, events, historic tours, and landmarks. The Pensacola Seafood Festival and The Pensacola Crawfish Festival held in the heart of historic Downtown has been held for nearly 30 years with live music acts. The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival is held annually in November in Seville Square often drawing more than 200 regional and international artists as well as The Children’s Art Festival which is held in the same park featuring art by children from local area schools. There are several walking tours of 18th century era restored neighborhoods in Historic Village Pensacola.
Pensacola is the site of The Vietnam Veteran’s Wall South. There are a number of historical military installations from the Civil War including Fort Barrancas. Fort Pickens served as a temporary prison for Geronimo. There is the National Naval Aviation Museum and Pensacola Lighthouse at NAS Pensacola.
Looking for something else fun to do? According to the season, check out the Blue Wahoos, the Pensacola Ice Flyers, Sam’s Fun City and Fast Eddies Fun Center.
Pensacola Real Estate Listings
Active Listings in Pensacola
- 7969 CAYENNE WAY PENSACOLA, FL 32526
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- 8547 KINGFISHER WAY PENSACOLA, FL 32534
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- 8986 BRIGADE TRL PENSACOLA, FL 32534
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- 9914 SUWANEE LN, Unit #Lot 10-A PENSACOLA, FL 32526
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- 819 N GREEN ST PENSACOLA, FL 32505
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- 8916 KLONDIKE RD PENSACOLA, FL 32526
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- 10053 CENTRE ST PENSACOLA, FL 32506
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- 14541 SALT MEADOW DR PENSACOLA, FL 32507
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- 1949 GULF BAY LN PENSACOLA, FL 32506
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- 2624 GREEN BAY AVE PENSACOLA, FL 32526
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- 8090 TIPPIN AVE PENSACOLA, FL 32514
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- 3960 BAYOU BLVD PENSACOLA, FL 32503
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- 1208 TIFFANY DR PENSACOLA, FL 32514
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- 10099 NELLE AVE, Unit #907 PENSACOLA, FL 32507
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- 6131 W 9 MILE RD PENSACOLA, FL 32526
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- 6200 SARAH DR PENSACOLA, FL 32503
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- 1614 BUSH ST PENSACOLA, FL 32534
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- 610 W LEE ST PENSACOLA, FL 32501
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- 8104 LI-FAIR DR PENSACOLA, FL 32506
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- 7569 SOUTHPOINTE PL PENSACOLA, FL 32514
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- 224 MILTON RD PENSACOLA, FL 32507
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- 6255 SONDU AVE PENSACOLA, FL 32526
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- 5264 CHOCTAW AVE PENSACOLA, FL 32507
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- 7961 MELBOURNE AVE PENSACOLA, FL 32534
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- 8442 OLD SPANISH TRL RD PENSACOLA, FL 32514
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Pensacola School Data
Pensacola School Districts
- Escambia
- PK-12
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
Pensacola Schools
- R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School
- K-5, public
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
- Bellview Elementary School
- K-5, public
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
- Bellview Middle School
- 6-8, public
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
- Brentwood Elementary School
- K-5, public
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
- Cordova Park Elementary School
- K-5, public
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
- Edgewater Elementary School
- PK-5, public
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
- Ensley Elementary School
- PK-5, public
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
- Escambia High School
- 9-12, public
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
- Ferry Pass Elementary School
- PK-5, public
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
- Ferry Pass Middle School
- 6-8, public
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
- George S. Hallmark Elementary School
- PK-5, public
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
- Montclair Elementary School
- PK-5, public
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
- Myrtle Grove Elementary School
- K-5, public
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
- Navy Point Elementary School
- K-5, public
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
- Oakcrest Elementary School
- K-5, public
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
- Pensacola High School
- 9-12, public
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
- Pine Meadow Elementary School
- K-5, public
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
- Pleasant Grove Elementary School
- K-5, public
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
- Scenic Heights Elementary School
- K-5, public
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
- O. J. Semmes Elementary School
- K-5, public
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
- Sherwood Elementary School
- K-5, public
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
- A. K. Suter Elementary School
- K-5, public
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
- Warrington Elementary School
- PK-5, public
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
- Warrington Middle School
- 6-8, public
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
- West Pensacola Elementary School
- PK-5, public
- http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us
