Why visit Bagdad
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails and 10 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Arcadia Sawmill and Arcadia Cotton Mill, Bagdad Village Historic District and Blackwater Heritage Trail State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 41°F.
Weather in Bagdad
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bagdad
Bagdad is a census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Rosa County, Florida, United States. The population was 4,467 at the 2020 census, up from 3,761 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Pensacola–Ferry Pass–Brent, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Bagdad, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks7
Arcadia Sawmill and Arcadia Cotton Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Mill building in Santa Rosa County, Florida
Bagdad Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Louisville and Nashville Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Railway station in Milton, the United States of America
Milton Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in Florida
Ollinger-Cobb House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Museum of Local History
Museum · 2.7 mi
History museum in Milton, Florida
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Blackwater Heritage Trail State Park
Park · 3.9 mi
Park in the United States of America
Bagdad Community Center & Recreational Park
Park · 1.2 mi
4591 School Street, Bagdad
Restaurants and cafes10
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 2.2 mi
6485 Caroline Street, Milton
Mo 05:00-22:00; Tu 04:00-22:00; We-Su 05:00-22:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 1.9 mi
6173 Highway 90, Milton
Mo-Th 06:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-01:00; Su 07:00-24:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.9 mi
6165 Highway 90, Milton
Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 09:00-21:00
Churches and places of worship10
Mt. Pilgrim African Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Church building in Florida, United States of America
St. Mary's Episcopal Church and Rectory
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Church building in Florida, United States of America
History
Bagdad had its start in 1840, when a settler established a sawmill there. The town was named after Baghdad, Iraq by lumber businessman Joseph Forsyth, A post office called Bagdad has been in operation since 1887.
From the History section of Bagdad, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Healthcare2
Map of Bagdad
57 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 41°F | 4.7 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 44°F | 4.7 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 50°F | 5.1 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 56°F | 5.2 in |
| May | 85°F | 64°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 72°F | 6.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 74°F | 7.3 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 73°F | 8.6 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 69°F | 5.6 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 58°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 48°F | 4.3 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 44°F | 4.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chactaw Nolf Milton (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Santa Rosa County has had 32 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-27: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Whiting Field Naval Air Station North Airport (NSE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Milton 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- East Milton 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Pace 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Ferry Pass 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Pensacola 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Midway 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Ensley 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Brent 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Gonzalez 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Navarre 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Milton Hist Dist bldg01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Milton St Marys Church01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Milton Ollinger-Cobb house01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Milton Arcadia Mill entr01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Milton Mt Pilgrim AB Church01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bagdad Hist Dist 1st Meth Church01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Milton L and N Depot pano01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Milton Hist Dist Imogene01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Florida I10wb Exit 26, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10eb Exit 26, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10eb Exit 28 1 mile, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Robinson Point Road Overpass, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb CR 191C Overpass, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Exit 26 1 mile, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10eb Blackwater River, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10eb Exit 26 1 mile, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10eb Exit 28, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Blackwater River, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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