Pensacola

/ˌpɛnsəˈkoʊlə/ noun

Definition

A city in Florida known for its naval base, beaches, and historic role in American history.

Etymology

From the Pensacola people, a Native American tribe. The Spanish established the settlement in 1559, and the name reflects the indigenous Muskogean language.

Kelly Says

Pensacola is one of the oldest continuously occupied European settlements in what is now the continental United States—it's older than St. Augustine, though most people don't know that.

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