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Pensacola, Florida

Located in Escambia County, Florida, Pensacola was founded in 1559. Tristan de Luna's 1559 settlement predates St. Augustine by six years. NAS Pensacola is called the 'Cradle of Naval Aviation' — home of the Blue Angels.

Founded 1559 | Population 55,000 | Peak 55,000 (2024) | County Escambia County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Pensacola, Florida

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1559Spanish Settlement: First European settlement in U.S. (Tristan de Luna).

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1609Economic Development: Pensacola grew through the oil and petroleum industry.

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1914Naval Air Station: 'Cradle of Naval Aviation.'.

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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Pensacola's identity and economy.

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2010Oil Spill: Deepwater Horizon impacts beaches.

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Complete Historical Timeline

1559 Culture

Spanish Settlement

1609 Industry

Economic Development

1914 Government

Naval Air Station

1942 Government

Military Presence

2010 Disaster

Oil Spill

Did You Know?

Tristan de Luna's 1559 settlement predates St. Augustine by six years.

NAS Pensacola is called the 'Cradle of Naval Aviation' — home of the Blue Angels.

Five flags have flown over Pensacola: Spanish, French, British, Confederate, and American.

Pensacola is located in Escambia County, Florida.

Pensacola has a population of approximately 55,000.

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