Event record · occupation
Spanish West Florida · Gulf
Jackson takes Pensacola
7 November 1814
American forces expel a British presence from the Spanish port before moving to defend New Orleans.
Participants
- Andrew Jackson's force
- Spanish authorities
- British personnel
- Creek and Black allies
Outcome
The British withdrew and Jackson occupied the Spanish port briefly.
Why it matters
The action shows the war crossing into Spanish territory and serving U.S. expansionist aims.
Location evidence
30.420, -87.220 · city precision
Coordinates locate the named site, city, or broad region; they do not reconstruct unit movements.
Where it sits in the story
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Evidence behind this event
- Sanctuary in the Spanish Empire: Prince WittenNational Park Service · biographical study
Spanish Florida, the Patriot War, Black militia, and freedom seeking.