Historical Marker
Beefing Up Defenses
Historical marker location:
Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach, Florida
( Marker can be reached from Fort Pickens Road, 9.8 miles Pensacola Beach Boulevard (State Road 399).)
Fort Pickens.
During the 19th century, Florida was known as the "Wilderness State" due to its vast stretches of undeveloped land and abundant wildlife.