The Escambia County Courthouse is located at 190 West Government Street, Pensacola, FL 32502; phone: 850‑95‑3920.
County administrative offices are located at 221 Palafax Place, Pensacola, FL 32502; phone: 850‑595‑4902.
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Escambia County, created in 1821, is one of Florida's two original counties. The name is believed to be derived either from a Creek Indian word (Shambia) meaning clear water or a Choctaw Indian word meaning cane-brake.