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Fort Pickens is the largest of four forts built to defend Pensacola Bay, Florida, and its navy yard. The fort was begun in 1829, completed in 1834, and used until the 1940s. Built in the age of wooden warships and cannons firing round balls, the fort underwent changes in response to advances in weapon technology following the Civil War.
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Gulf Islands National Seashore: Fort Pickens:
Dunes
Gulf Islands National Seashore: Fort Pickens: Dunes
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The dune formations are more massive than those in the center of the island. This area is isolated from many of the public beach sites. -
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The yellow flowering plants in the foreground are Woody Goldenrod (Chrysoma pauciflosculosa) of the Sunflower Family. (source: Searcy, Darryl. Botanist) -
Dunes at the end of the island rise high above the waves.
What's Nearby?
Pensacola Beach-Fort Pickens Tourist (0.2 miles)
Gulf Islands National Seashore: Fort Pickens: Aerial (1.8 miles)
5399 Blue Angel Pky (3.1 miles)
Naval Air Station: Bayou Grande Marina (3.4 miles)
Bayou Grande: Bayou Grande Villas Mobile Home Park (3.6 miles)
Gulf Islands National Seashore: Fort Pickens: Lake (3.9 miles)
East Pensacola Heights: 3008 Strong Street (4.3 miles)
115 Seamarge Circle (5.3 miles)
Morris Home (5.3 miles)
Chapleau Home (5.3 miles)