PUBLIC INFORMATION:
Nov. 1, 2023

MEDIA CONTACT:
Dominique Epps
850-435-1629
depps@cityofpensacola.com

REMINDER: Public Invited to Bayou Texar Historic Marker Dedication Nov. 2 

The City of Pensacola invites the community to a dedication ceremony at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 to commemorate the unveiling of the community's latest historical marker, "Battle and Massacre at Bayou Texar."

The historic marker serves as a memorial for the Native American women and children who lost their lives during the Battle and Massacre at Bayou Texar in 1818. The dedication ceremony will take place at Bayview Park, located at 2001 E. Lloyd St.

The Battle and Massacre at Bayou Texar was a tragic event in Pensacola’s history where nearly 30 Muscogee women and children were killed by American forces. The attack was a pivotal point at the closing of the First Seminole War — contributing to U.S. Army General Andrew Jackson marching his troops westward, capturing Pensacola and driving the Spanish out of Florida.

The historic marker was created through the collaborative efforts of the City of Pensacola, Escambia County, Santa Rosa Band of the Lower Muscogee, UWF Historic Trust, and Florida Department of State.

For more information about the First Seminole War, visit the Florida Department of State website.