Cantonment, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cantonment, Florida
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 Cantonment, Florida
Location in Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Escambia |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 26,493 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
32533
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Cantonment is a community in Escambia County, Florida. It's not an official city, but a place where many people live. It used to be a quiet, country area. But now, more and more homes are being built there. Cantonment is located north of Pensacola and south of Molino. Many people who live in Cantonment work in Pensacola. The community is mainly found around Highway 29. It stretches from the Perdido River in the west to the Escambia River in the east.
The area covered by Cantonment, including the Gonzalez area, uses the 32533 zip code. In 2010, about 26,493 people lived here. The land area is about 76 square miles, and there's a small amount of water area.
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A Look Back in Time
How Cantonment Got Its Name
In 1814, a famous general named Andrew Jackson set up a temporary camp for his soldiers in this area. A "cantonment" is a military word for a temporary place where troops stay. That's how the community got its name! Over the years, people started saying the name a bit differently. Locals usually say "can-tone-ment" instead of the original pronunciation.
Where is Cantonment?
Cantonment is in Escambia County, Florida. This county is in the western part of the Panhandle of Florida. The entire 32533 ZIP code area makes up Cantonment.
Neighboring Communities
To the south, Cantonment borders Pensacola. The road called Kingsfield Road is usually seen as the southern edge. To the north, Cantonment borders Molino. Barrineau Park Road is generally considered its northern border.
Natural Borders
On its western side, Cantonment is surrounded by the Perdido River. To the east, the Escambia River forms another natural boundary.
Famous People From Cantonment
Many talented people have come from the Cantonment area. Here are a few:
- Loucheiz Purifoy: A professional football player who plays cornerback. He has played in the Canadian Football League and the National Football League.
- Graham Gano: A professional football kicker in the National Football League.
- Fred Robbins: A former professional football defensive lineman in the National Football League.
- Don Sutton: A famous Major League Baseball Pitcher.
- Jay Bell: A former Major League Baseball Shortstop.
- Travis Fryman: A former Major League Baseball player who played Shortstop and Third Base. He also worked as a Manager.
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