Innerarity Point, Florida facts for kids
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Innerarity Point, Florida
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Innerarity Point Road in Innerarity Point
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 Innerarity Point, Florida
Location in Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Escambia |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 284547 |
Innerarity Point is a small community in Escambia County, Florida, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own city government. Instead, it's managed by the county.
This area is part of the larger Pensacola metropolitan area. Innerarity Point is located right along Perdido Bay, which is a beautiful body of water. It sits just north of Perdido Key.
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History of Innerarity Point
The land around Innerarity Point has a long history. Evidence shows that people lived here many years ago. These early residents were likely part of the Pensacola culture or the Mississippian culture. Their settlements have been found at places like the nearby Hickory Ridge Cemetery Archeological Site.
How Innerarity Point Got Its Name
The community is named after the peninsula it sits on, which is also called Innerarity Point. There are a couple of ideas about where the name came from.
Some people believe it was named after John Innerarity. He worked for a company called John Forbes and Company and lived in Pensacola for a long time. In 1815, the Spanish government gave him land that included this peninsula.
Other stories suggest the peninsula was named after a pirate whose last name was Innerarity.
Before John Innerarity received the land, it was first given to Ignacio Sierra, who was from Spain.
Early Plans for Roads
In the 1830s, the United States Army Corps of Engineers had an idea to build a road. This road would connect Pensacola with Mobile, Alabama, and Mobile Point. The plan was for this road to cross the Perdido River right at Innerarity Point. However, the road was never built. This was because people thought it would be too difficult to keep it in good condition.
Innerarity Point as a Vacation Spot
By the 1920s, Innerarity Point started becoming a popular place for vacation homes. Even famous families, like the DuPont family, owned homes here.
In 1925, several well-known investors bought land in Innerarity Point. These investors included Will H. Hays, who was a famous politician and movie executive. Also involved were Hollywood stars Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford.
Community Park Development
Innerarity Point Park was built for the community to enjoy. The money for this park came from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Trust. This trust was set up to help areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
