There are fewer and fewer swing bridges remaining, so I made a slight detour off I-10 to pass…read morethrough downtown Milton and visit the bridge. Unlike bascule bridges (from the French term for balance scale) which lift one or more spans, swing or "twist" bridges rotate around a vertical axis to allow water traffic to pass. In Milton, the Blackwater River Swing Bridge only carries a single track of railroad traffic. Spanning the Blackwater River, the bridge is believed to have been constructed around 1882. It is of the "through truss" design. It is easy to photograph from the park just to the north (upstream). Other views are rather overgrown and in Florida, near slow moving water, I wouldn't recommend trekking through it. I was not able to catch the bridge opening despite handing out for short while though I did spot a train crossing the bridge. You'll hear the train whistle for a good few minutes as it has many crossings nearby. Early in the morning is best to catch the river at its smoothest for a good photo. [Review 926 of 2024 - 1805 in Florida - 21955 overall]

They charge you money to go look at the tiny room museum. They don't offer any maps and the gift…read moreshop is a shelf with little trinkets like bonnets and soft cover paper books. The boardwalk itself is very dilapidated, I just really wouldn't recommend it. Especially during spider season, so if you are going to go, I would recommend going during the dead of winter. It's no wonder that the people that have lived here forever have never been there and have a little to no desire of ever going. In my opinion, this place should not even be preserved.

I came for the Florida's Flora: Nature Tour of Arcadia Mill. We went through the trail in the woods…read moreto examine different species of plants. They also have some carnivorous plants, some pitcher plants (Sarracenia leucophylla) and some sundew (Drosera capillaris). Krystal also gave us the history and background information of various topics. The tour was quite informational and interesting. You can watch the video of it on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Mb875AoNE2M

This marker has separate text on each side, standing in front of a beautiful 1847 home. It's…read moreprivate property so I did not tour the house but from the outside, the double porch looks amazing. The front of the marker reads, "This antebellum home, constructed ca. 1847 by Benjamin Woodson Thompson (1809 - 1876), partner in the Forsyth and Simpson sawmill enterprise in Bagdad, is the best remaining Florida Panhandle example of a symmetrical Greek Revival structure having a double verandah with balustrade and cantilevered gable roof. The house was built of local heart pine lumber with the structure of columns, windows and doors reflecting the Doric order. Interior walls are plaster reinforced with animal hair. Widow sashes with rolled glass are flanked by operable shutters. During the Civil War, Union troops from the 2nd Maine Cavalry, 1st Florida Cavalry, 19th Iowa Infantry and United States Colored Troops of the 25th, 82nd and 86th regiments raided Bagdad and Milton and camped in and around the house, leaving graffiti including drawings and signatures on the plaster walls. In 1913 the house, which originally faced the Blackwater River, was moved directly back to its present location when the Mill complex expanded." And the rear, "Confederates, evacuating Pensacola in the spring of 1862, burned the lumber mills of Bagdad. During the remainder of the war, both sides maintained a presence in Santa Rosa County. Union forces periodically conducted reconnaissance raids and captured building materials for use at the Pensacola Navy Yard. Confederates posted locally recruited cavalry troops to lookout for any Union movement towards the critical rail junction at Pollard, Alabama. During one such raid on October 18, 1864, Lt. Colonel A. B. Spurling commanding Union troops consisting of some 200 men of the 19th Iowa Infantry Regiment and a section of the locally recruited 1st Florida Battery aboard the steamer Planter landed 3.5 miles south of here to salvage logs intended for the Bagdad mills. Some 300 Confederates including Company I, 15th CSA Cavalry Regiment and local militia were alerted and engaged Spurling's force. After a two-hour skirmish, the Confederates withdrew and Spurling's men sustaining minor casualties re-embarked while managing to salvage 140 logs. One week later Spurling again raided Bagdad and Milton routing Confederates in a running battle through town. Afterward, Union troops briefly occupied Bagdad and the Thompson House." This is marker number F-671 and it was erected in 2009 by the Bagdad Village Preservation Association and the Florida Department of State. [Review 924 of 2024 - 1804 in Florida - 21953 overall]

A place to sit and reflect on war and lost lives and your personal freedom whatever that might mean…read moreto you. All the wars are commemorated on stone and blank stones positioned for future wars and inscriptions. As a design it is quite lovely and well thought out. It's position by the river is soothing.

One of the most impressive Veterans Memorial I have seen lately (though the one in Paris TX is…read moredarned awesome), this park includes long lists of names (too many names), lists of conflicts (too many conflicts) and a number of sculptures that honor those who have fought and died for our country. Funded locally and even more impressive because Milton is absolutely not a big city. The memorial is a short walk from the center of the city and is located along the riverwalk next to the Blackwater River. If you are already here or just passing through on I-10, stop by and see. [Review 928 of 2024 - 1807 in Florida - 21957 overall]

This is recently open and has an active archaeological dig site. As the name suggested, this is…read morerelated to the Arcadia Mill. You can visit either one and then the other to appreciate the overall historical experience. Since this is just opened, they have a lot of future addition and improvement to this place. For now, you can see what it was like to live between the 1850-1950. The background information also ties to the Arcadia Mill's history. AND it also links to the historical village in downtown Pensacola and Fort Pickens. But I will let you discover all that.

Very busy post office. This one covers a big area of Milton…read more One good thing is they do not close for lunch. They are very busy , but they do seem to get everyone taken care of pretty fast. I had been waiting for mail to be transferred from NC , for some reason it never went through with the transfer info we gave in NC. The girl at the counter took care of it for me. My Mom needed to follow up with someone for mail to be delivered to her front door and I guess only one person does that and they weren't available.. The medical slip was dropped off months ago. And to this date nothing has been done for her.She haa put in a few calls and she is told someone will call back. I guess we will have to go in again to see what can be done to help her out.

Delivered my package to wrong house. We received a package for another home. Drove around looking…read morefor Postal worker. Went to house for misdellvered package to our home and found our package on someone else's porch. Why? We don't work for the post office. Not the first time, nor the third misdelivery.

I had schedule a reading and Ericka missed our appointment twice. First time she mentioned her son…read moreneeds to use her study, the second time she mentioned that she is busy with her ghost hunting trip. The third time she called from the parking lot saying that she just finished a ghost hunting session. The parking lot phone call was rushed and very unprofessional.

Ericka has such a gift! I recommend everyone to her. During my first reading with her she was able…read moreto connect to my father that has passed. It was so special for me to hear messages from him. The amount of detail she was able to pick up was truly amazing. If you have something going on in your life, she is able to feel into the other person and give you some perspective. I have been to several psychics and Ericka's accuracy blows them out of the water. Plus, she is charismatic and funny! Which makes the readings even that much better. Ericka, thank you for sharing your gifts with the world! Cheers!

1 hour was the perfect amount for our group. The tour guide, Nic loves Pensacola and it shows in…read morethe stories he tells about the area. We were all beginners and he helped give us clear instructions and time to practice before we head out - We were ages 43-78 and had no problems.

Our family had a great time on the 2 hour segway tour. Lots to see and the segways were so much…read morefun. Nick was great and made it so much fun!