American History Tour Series:
Fort Pickens
Pensacola is known as the City of Five Flags because five different nations have had control over it since its founding in 1559. In fact, Pensacola was the first colony founded in Florida, beating St. Augustine by two years. However, it only survived two years. The five countries who have controlled Pensacola at different times are: Spain, France, Great Britain, Confederate States of America, and the United States of America.
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Photo Courtesy of James E. Rawe, 2001.
