Christ Church
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Markerman62
N 30° 24.552 W 087° 12.610
16R E 479813 N 3364148
Located on South Adams Street between East Zarragossa Street and Church Street, Pensacola
Waymark Code: WM1280B
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 03/24/2020
Views: 2
Erected in 1832, this is the oldest church building in Florida still standing on its original site. Tradition ascribes the design of this Episcopal Church to Sir Christopher Wren. Constructed of locally made brick, it was used by Federal forces during the Civil War as a barracks and hospital. The Parish Moved in 1903. Deeded to Pensacola in 1936, it was used as a public library until 1957. Pensacola Historical Museum established here in August, 1960.
Marker Number: F-100
Date: 1963
County: Escambia
Marker Type: City
Sponsored or placed by: Florida Board of Parks and Historic Memorials
Website: Not listed
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