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Barrancas

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New page: The '''barrancas''' is a steep bluff (from which its Spanish name is derived) in southern Escambia County that overlooks Pensacola Pass between Santa Rosa Island and [[Perdido ...
The '''barrancas''' is a steep bluff (from which its Spanish name is derived) in southern [[Escambia County]] that overlooks [[Pensacola Pass]] between [[Santa Rosa Island]] and [[Perdido Key]]. Situated about 60 feet above sea level, the landform has been utilized for its strategic advantages and has been the site of several forts:
*[[Fort San Carlos de Austria]] ([[1698]]-[[1719]])
*[[Red Cliffs]] ([[1771]]-[[1781]])
*[[Fort San Carlos de Barrancas]] ([[1798]], rebuilt in [[1817]])
*[[Fort Barrancas]] ([[1839]]-present)

[[Category:Landforms]]

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