Why is pensacola called the city of 5 flags

Other parts of the country can claim five flags, too — and sometimes more. Some Florida cities can claim other flags as well, like the State of Muskogee that briefly existed in the Tallahassee area. And just west of us, Mobile, Ala. Banish the thought. Still, the phrase is less than a century old, and Pensacola has had many other epithets over the years. The actual city of Naples, Fla. Todd, wrote a letter to the city council with a suggestion. Semmes Jr. When Jeremiah passed away in , Michaela took over responsibility for the light.

In the late s, the clockwork mechanism failed and two men were hired to rotate the lamps by hand until repairs were made. Michaela served until her own death in , when her son-in-law, Joseph Palmes, was hired as the keeper. By , regular complaints were starting to be voiced regarding the lighthouse.

Trees on Santa Rosa Island were said to block the light, and the light was considered too dim. A site was selected one-half mile west of the original lighthouse, and work on the tower was supervised by John Newton of the Army Corps of Engineers.

The tower stood feet-tall and was painted white. The base of the tower had a diameter of 30 feet, tapering to a diameter of 15 feet at the top. On January 10, , Florida seceded from the United States. The Confederates took control of the tower, and eventually discontinued the light and removed the lens.

The opposing forces warily watched one another across the bay for months. Then on November 22, , a two-day artillery battle erupted. Anyone who knows much about our history, knows that the Spanish, French, British, Confederate and, of course, the United States flags have flown over Pensacola.

Why is this important to our Pensacola history? I make no claim of being a history expert, such as the likes of UWF President Judy Bense or John Appleyard, but I know we have been influenced in some way by all five flags.

Other than the U. The Spanish were our allies in the Battle of Pensacola in against the British. We have monuments all over Pensacola in their honor, as well as many streets named after great leaders under our Spanish flag. The temperate, climate and a friendly community that is driven toward success present an unparalleled quality of life.

The city has a proud military heritage, thanks to the Naval Air Station. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron. Welcoming family or friends for a visit is convenient with our local Pensacola International Airport which offers nonstop air service to nine major U.

Credit: U. Census Bureau. There is no shortage of entertainment, and Pensacola prides itself on its diverse and emerging cultures. Residents benefit from an abundance of resources, from the more than 40 primary and secondary schools which boast some of the highest standardized test scores in the state, to area hospitals and retirement homes which have won numerous awards and continuously rank among the best in the state. The variety of opportunities available in Pensacola attracts people from all backgrounds to the region.

From military personnel to snowbirds, the area is rich in life, commerce, and southern culture. The City of Pensacola will create opportunities and avenues to enhance the quality of life for all citizens through innovation and cooperation in harmony with our core values.

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