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This painting commemorates the first Mass in Pensacola, Florida, which took place on August 15th,1559, on Santa Rosa Island. The Mass was offered by the Dominicans.

Cross on Santa Rosa Island (Florida)

The cement cross commemorates the location of the first Mass in Pensacola, Florida.

Here is some information on the Catholic presence in Pensacola, Florida: Catholic History of Pensacola.