William Bartram Trail

Historical marker location:

Pensacola Beach, Florida

( Marker can be reached from Fort Pickens Road north of Battery Cooper Loop Road, on the right when traveling west.)

Traced 1773-1777. Deep South Region.

Florida was one of the first states to embrace the automobile, with the first auto race in the state taking place in 1904. Today, Florida is still known for its car culture, with numerous car shows and events taking place throughout the year.