Cantonment Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
human settlement in Escambia County, Florida, United States of America
About Cantonment
The community is home to one of the first paper mills to locate in the State of Florida, and was the site of General Andrew Jackson's encampment in 1821 when he arrived to accept Florida into the United States. He stayed with his friend, the Spanish Land grant holder Don Gonzales, at his house which was 15 miles north of the ceremony site, which was in downtown Pensacola. General Jackson's troops camped nearby, which gave the area its name - Cantonment - which means "temporary quarters for troops". The main entrance to Pensacola from the north, U.S. Highway 29, runs through the town. Also noteworthy about the region is the fact that it lies in the narrowest part of the County between two large rivers, the Perdido and the Escambia. The Escambia River is the 4th largest river in the State of
Top Attractions in Cantonment
Explore the best things to see and do in Cantonment:
- ★Becks Lake Fish Camp and Farm
Where to Eat in Cantonment
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Porky's Pizza
- 🍴Sharon's Diner
Cantonment Travel Guide Sections
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