Plaza Ferdinand VII, Florida, United States
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Plaza Ferdinand VII is a park located in Escambia county Florida in the United States of America. It is at 30.4086111 latitude and -87.2138889 longitude. Plaza Ferdinand VII is at an elevation of 3 ft (10 m). The USGS map that contains this location is titled "Pensacola".
Description
National Historic Landmark. This NHL offers public access. Please contact the NHL directly for visitor information.
History
This was the site of the completion of the formal transfer of Florida from Spain to the U.S. on July 17, 1821. Andrew Jackson, as newly appointed Governor, officially proclaimed the establishment of the Florida Territory. Pensacola was established as its temporary capital.
Location Details
| Type of Place: | Park |
| Latitude: | 30.4086111 |
| Longitude: | -87.2138889 |
| Elevation: | 3 ft / 10 m |
| County: | Escambia |
| USGS Map Name: | Pensacola |
