Escambia County - Florida
History of Escambia County
Escambia County was established on the 22nd July, 1821 but before that it was inhabited by the Creek and Poarch Indians. Escambia gained its name from the Escambia River which is a Spanish word for "exchange" or "barter". The Poarch Creek Indians have a reservation in Alabama which is on the border of Florida. Many tribal members still live off-reservation in Escambia County. The County Seat of Escambi is Pensacola.
Surrounding Areas of Escambia County
Escambia County is situated on the western most point of Florida. It has three adjacent counties of which two are in a separate state. The counties which lie adjacent to Escambia County are Escambia County and Baldwin County in Alabama and Santa Rosa County in Florida.
Things to do in Escambia County
Escambia County has plenty of things to do. The beaches of Pensacola have beautiful, fine white sand which makes it the ideal place for sun worshippers, swimming, boating and fishing. Pensacola has many annual events, theatres and restaurants. If you like food, the Escambia County has plenty of delis, coffee houses and outside cafes.
Weather in Escambia County
Escambia County has a wonderful subtropical climate. The winters are mild and the summers are hot and humid. As with many tropical climates, Escambia County can be vistited by the occasional hurricane.