Can You Score 15/15 on Our Pensacola History and Facts Quiz?
Emma | 04 - 05 - 2021
Updated: May 4, 2021 11:00 pm IST
Pensacola is one of the smallest and oldest cities in Florida. This city is famously referred to as “The City of Five Flags”, and it also has a proud military heritage. Pensacola is home to Blue Angels, officially known as U.S Navy Flight, and beautiful white-sand beaches. Pensacola is not only known for its beautiful beaches but also its 450 years of history. So, if you’re planning your next trip to Florida, don’t forget to visit Pensacola. Play our quiz to know more about Pensacola’s history and facts.
1. Who Founded Pensacola?
Tristán de Luna y Arellano Founded Pensacola in August 1559. He established Pensacola Bay during his expedition.
2. Who Is Tristán de Luna Y Arellano?
Tristán de Luna y Arellano was a Spanish explorer. He was born in Borobia, Spain and went on an expedition to the Seven Cities of Cibola and established Pensacola.
3. How Big Is Pensacola?
Pensacola is one of the beautiful small towns in Florida. It is about 106.2km² with a population of 502,642 residents (as of 2019).
4. What Is Pensacola Known for
Pensacola is known for its proud military heritage because of the Naval air station. It is popularly known as the “Cradle of Naval Aviation.”
5. How many U.S forts does the Pensacola area have?
The Army Corps of Engineers built forts around Pensacola Bay to protect the Navy Yard. Pensacola area has three historic U.S forts- Fort Barrancas, Fort Pickens, and Fort McRee
6. Pensacola Is Called the City of
Pensacola is called the city of 5 flags because five national governments ruled this area various times. The five national governments are Spain, France, Britain, the United States of America, and the Confederate States of America.
7. How Did Pensacola Get Its Name
Pensacola got its name from Pansfalaya or Panzacola, a local Native American tribe. The word Panzacola means long-haired people.
8. Is Pensacola the Oldest City in the U.S?
Yes, Pensacola is the oldest city in the U.S, but St. Augustine claims it to be the oldest because it has been continuously inhabited. But researchers say Tristán de Luna previously established Pensacola six years before St. Augustine.
9. Which Beach in Pensacola Is Named the Best Beach?
The Gulf Islands National Seashore is named the best beach in Florida. It was established on January 8, 1971, known for its mild temperature and crystal clear water.
10. Pensacola Is Surrounded by ____ Plus Miles of Coastline
Pensacola is surrounded by more than 50 miles of coastline, including emerald-green Gulf of Mexico waters and crystal clear beaches.
11. Pensacola Averages ______ Sunny Days per Year
Pensacola averages 220 sunny days, 64 inches of rain, and 0 inches of snow per year. In Pensacola, the summers are long, and winters are short.
12. How Many Blue Angel Shows Do Pensacola Hosts?
Pensacola hosts two Blue Angel shows every year. Beach Air Show every July and the Blue Angels Homecoming Show every November.
13. Pensacola Is Home to the World’s largest________
The Oriskany is the world’s largest artificial reef situated in Pensacola beach. It is also famous for its five dive-friendly shipwreck sites.
14. When Did the First Catholic Mass Take Place?
The first Catholic mass happened in 1559 in Pensacola. The 10-feet tall cross stands tall on the dune for more than 450 years.
15. What Makes Pensacola Beach Sand White?
Pensacola beaches have the whitest sand because they contain a mineral named pure white quartz crystal. It is also said that the white sand is because of the quartz from the Appalachian Mountains.
