Comments on: UWF Digging For The Past In Molino; 2,000 Year Old Artifacts Found

By: John L. James

John L. James — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 16:22:53 +0000

I am somewhat of a history buff and love anything archaeology. Have studied the area from Pensacola to Pollard ( mostly during the Civil War). I understand that many years ago two treasure hunters detected all the areas between Hwy 29 and the Escambia River. I heard also that they left no stone unturned. I am also ametal detector/ hunter and would like to be involved in any digs/searches for any era. Would someone contact me about how to get involved. Would appreciate any assistance and would help in any way possible. I am also a good researcher and will help with research . I liv e in the Century area and retired. Thanks

By: Jean Andre Vallery

Jean Andre Vallery — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 20:40:39 +0000

great reading. being of Aplachee Indian blood here in Louisiana it would be great to be able to come an help find these artifacts, Our tribe is of the tribe forced from florida.

By: Louretta Pugh

Louretta Pugh — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 23:19:30 +0000

It’s incredible what you all are doing. In fact I envy you!
I wish you many wonderful finds and items that will tell you of that areas history.
So hoping you may be able to offer me assistance.
Several years ago I found three very interesting items in and near the river where I played as a child. Matter of fact 40 some years ago I had an entire shoebox full of indian arrow heads.
My problem, I am having trouble locating someone to determine the age of my items and exaztly what all are.
Could you possible help or point me in a GOOD direction?
I can send photographs email.
Thank you for any consideration.

Louretta Pugh

By: Sheila Moore

Sheila Moore — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:19:17 +0000

My grandfather, Alvah J. Moore, hailed from Molino and used to sing songs about the Perdido. He left the area in the early 1900’s after the sawmills shut down.

I was wondering if anyone has put together a history of the area from around the 1830’s till 1900, and if so, would they share it? I can be reached at sheilabr@msn.com

By: arielle

arielle — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:39:32 +0000

I Dont Care Who You Are This Stuff Is Very Interresting. I’m Just A Kid and All but I Love Learning About History Especially When I Grew Up Around There. Can’t Wait To See More Pics Of What They Find.

By: Annette Faircloth

Annette Faircloth — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:10:13 +0000

This is very interesting, I was just speaking to my huband on the subject about the old molino jail behind the Molino Lodge and also about when I was a child ,my Grandfather always told us children stories of an Indian burial ground off Fairground road really close to Escambia river. I think it is now Fillingim road my brothers and sisters used to play with friends here years ago ,a family lived at the end of this road Carnley was the last name . I would like to know if anyone in this era would also have the same story my Grandfathers name was Jessie Lee Ward Sr. you know this is alot of history about Molino. Also I would like to know if anyone has heard any plans to utilize the old Molino Elementary School Building in the future,does the County still own this prpoerty? if so couldn’t they at least clean it up a little bit . There are also alot of memories there too. or have a community cleanup Day !!!!just a suggestion

By: sarah slay

sarah slay — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:50:18 +0000

The logistics would be crazy, but I wish that some kids from the local schools could somehow be involved in discovering the history of this region.

By: Jack Moran

Jack Moran — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:32:16 +0000

Regarding the reference to the Chiscas; from Wikipedia “The Chisca were a tribe of Native Americans living in eastern Tennessee and southwestern Virginia in the 1500s. They were encountered by both the Hernando de Soto Expedition in 1542 and the Captain Juan Pardo Expedition in 1568. A small exploration party sent out by de Soto in the vicinity of the upper Tennessee River was defeated by Chisca soldiers.[1] The experience influenced de Soto to limit explorations in Chisca territory . . .” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chisca

It is more likely that the early Spanish who had been so soundly defeated by the Chisca in Tennessee regarded the land north of Pensacola as belonging to the “Chisca”, and so the river flowing out of the north became the “River of the Chiscas” or “Rio del Chiscas”, when the Creeks (albeit a bit later) called the river the Conecuh or the River of Reeds or Cane River.

By: Jack Moran

Jack Moran — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:09:24 +0000

Interesting!
I found a map at the Library of Congress (and have a copy of it) that dates to the mid-1700’s. The map clearly shows and is carefully annotated depicting a Spanish fortress/mission/trading post just south [2 Leagues distance by the map] of present day Century on the Escambia River. It is near what is marked and depicted as an Indian Corn Plantation on the Santa Rosa County side of the river. I also have a satellite photo of the area of the Fort that shows the exact location in a man’s field. The things that make you go “Hmmmmmmmm . . .”

By: Bill Coleman

Bill Coleman — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:48:43 +0000

Artifacts are always found near old water sources. Most people will step right over old pottery sherds like those, not knowing what they are.