Escambia County

Escambia County is an administrative unit in Northwest Florida, United States, that stretches along the Gulf of Mexico coast. The area includes both urban settlements and large bodies of water formed by bays and river inlets.

The administrative unit was created in 1821 and belonged to the first two counties in Florida after the territory shifted from Spanish to American control. Over the decades development moved from river banks toward the coast and surrounding communities.

The name comes from an early indigenous people who lived along the banks of the river that shares the same title. Today bridges span the wide stretches of water and connect coastal communities, shaping how people travel each day.

A car makes moving around the large area easier since public transport is limited. Visitor centers and libraries offer information about trails, parks, and local events.

More than a quarter of the total area consists of water, making boating and fishing daily leisure activities for many residents. The numerous bays offer calm anchorages and protected channels for small watercraft.

Location: Florida

Inception: July 21, 1821

Capital city: Pensacola

Reference: 12-033

Shares border with: Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, Baldwin County

Website: https://myescambia.com

GPS coordinates: 30.61000,-87.33000

Latest update: December 11, 2025 22:55