First meeting of West Florida Council, November. Began by declaring all titles purchased from departing Spaniards void. Surveyor, Elias Durnford, prepares a plan for the city. Revolutionary War, Florida remains loyal to England. Florida given to Spain by England in exchange for Bahamas and Gibraltar.
Most British settlers leave.
Spanish census of Pensacola. War of 1812, United States declares war on England, June 18 United States annexed portions of West Florida to Louisiana and to the Mississippi Territory. British occupy Pensacola, Andrew Jackson drives them out. County judges keep probate, marriage, adminsitration, and guardian-ship records. Road built from St. Augustine to Pensacola.