Along Beach Road leaving Panama City, this marker is in front of a beautiful home that is noted for…read moreits architectural worthiness and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Unfortunately, there is nowhere good to stop a car to take a decent picture of it nearby though there is a sidewalk that parallels the waterfront. Keep in mind that this is a private residence now, so no wandering on the lawn. The marker is on both sides. Here's the first part and the rest is on the website. Built in 1927 by A. A. Payne, a banker, and bought by John Christo, Sr., the house is significant in architecture, a mixture of styles typical of the late 19th and early 20th centuries which includes Neo-Colonial Revival and Italianate Villa influences and the accomplishments of John Christo, Sr., 1885 - 1973.

This marker is in excellent condition and denotes an important piece of history. Did you know that…read morethere was a time that you might not always have had the right to have the court appoint an attorney for all cases if you could not afford one? It's true, and it started here in Panama City. The marker reads: This is the site of the landmark Gideon case, after which the Public Defender system was established in Florida and throughout the nation. In 1961, Clarence Earl Gideon (1910-1972) stood trial in this courthouse for the felony of burglary. Lacking funds to hire a lawyer, Gideon requested that a lawyer be appointed to represent him at trial. Gideon's request was denied, because at that time, a person accused of a non-capital felony did not have a constitutional right to a free lawyer. Gideon represented himself at his trial and was convicted. While serving his five-year prison sentence, Gideon petitioned the United States Supreme Court to review his case. The Supreme Court issued its decision in 1963 in Gideon v. Wainwright, ruling that every poor person charged with a serious crime in this country must be provided a lawyer for his defense at public expense. Panama City attorney, W. Fred Turner (b. 1922) represented Gideon at his retrial and won an acquittal. Built in 1914, this building is one of only a few original courthouses in Florida still being used for its original purpose. A fire in 1920 gutted the building, but it was immediately rebuilt in its Classic Revival architectural style.

I've seen a few 9/11 Memorials in my travels. Of course, the big one in Manhattan is wonderful and…read morethe one in Jersey City is great. The glass cube at Boston Logan Airport. And now this one here in Panama City. It's simple and it's compelling. Two large granite blocks shaped like the Twin Towers with four benches around it. Each bench has the name of one of the four flights that were lost that day. Carved on the stone under the eagle with its wings spread is George W. Bush's quote. "We will not waver; we will not tire; we will not falter, and we will not fail. Peace and Freedom will prevail." Located right at the end of Harrison Ave on the water.

Because the South will rise again, this marker denotes an important military encounter from the…read moreCivil War... uh, the War of Northern Aggression. This is the South and they love their Confederate War history here. The marker is in great shape and from here, there is a great view of the water. Near this site on March 20, 1863, Confederate soldiers commanded by Captain Walter J. Robinson repelled a landing by Union sailors led by Acting Master James Folger of the blockading vessel U.S.S. Roebuck. The 11-man scouting party of Union sailors was seeking to locate a southern civilian vessel near the "Old Town" spring, when they were reportedly ordered to surrender by Captain Robinson. During the ensuing skirmish, several Union sailors were killed and wounded as they fled to their launch boat. Quarter, or safe passage, was requested by the remaining Union sailors to retrieve their dead and wounded. Total Union casualties were six dead and three wounded. Union sailors buried four of the deceased on nearby Hurricane Island, and a fifth sailor was interred by the Confederate soldiers. No casualties were recorded by the Confederate unit, which later became Company A of the 11th Florida Infantry Regiment. After the conclusion of the Civil War, the remains of the Union sailors were removed to the national cemetery at Fort Barrancas.

This is an amazing place historically which also has public beach access. This is owned property of…read morethe state which makes the whole beach public access. It's beautiful and very quite!!!!

For such an old structure, this marker is in excellent shape. It marks the history of the first…read moreschool in this community being built in 1850. And in Florida, 1850 is a VERY long time ago. The marker reads: The first school in St. Andrews, a community established ca.1827, was built in 1850. That building burned down. The second school was a two-story wooden structure with two large rooms on each floor. The school had four teachers and 100 students. In 1925, that school burned, six weeks before the summer recess. On July 7, 1926, voters overwhelmingly approved the issuance of bonds totaling $60,000 to build the present school. E.D. Fitchner, a Tallahassee architect, drew the plans for the 12 classrooms and an auditorium. J.R. Asbell of Panama City was the contractor. St. Andrew(s) School has a Mediterranean Revival Style with classical motifs, and is most noted for its arched windows, red tile roof, and impressive auditorium. During World War II (1941-1945), due to the Wainwright Shipyard and Tyndall Air Force Base, the area grew so rapidly that the school had to go to double sessions. Through the years the building has been used for community events, such as plays, public service forums and educational films. St. Andrew(s) School was completely renovated in 1999-2002, and is the oldest continuously functioning school in Bay County.

This is/was a wonderful school, I have many wonderful memories here. I went to school here in the…read more70's kindergarten through the 5th grade, would love to go back sometime and take a tour !

Very interesting place to visit! The staff we talked to were absolutely delightful and…read moreknowledgeable about the history of the company. It is a small museum overall, but has many neat things. My favorite thing was the demonstration with the printers. They also sell various items such as cards, tote bags, t-shirts, and buttons that they print with the old-times printers.

Very informative tour. Took a bit over an hour. Told you about the early days of St Andrews…read morehistoric. Walk is easy around the waterfront.

City employee Dawn Hollis in the underground utilities department is definitely an asset to the…read moreCity of Panama City. She fields all the complaints from angry, upset citizens with their water problems, yet when she answers the next caller, she is calm and respectful. She collects the needed information then dispatches the correct team to fix the problem. If I still had my business I would steal her from the city. she rates a 10. Fred W.

Thank to all the city employees for the service they did Wednesday the 10th in preparation of the…read moreVeterans Parade on Thursday. I saw them all day cleaning the streets from litter and edging the walkways. Thanks for the employees for placing flags around on every corner. 11th st. looked Beautiful. They all did a great job if I didn't mention others. Today it showed and had another great Veterans Parade. Thanks for all the Police Department for their service at the parade. THANK YOU ALL. GOD BLESS AND HAPPY VETERANS DAY

Very cool historical landmark! Unfortunately we weren't able to see the inside because it was…read moredamaged due to Hurricane Michael, and they're in the process of repairing the house. The information plaque in front of the house was helpful. Would recommend if you're in the area!

This is a very nice marker with way too much text in it to copy here. The marker stands in front a…read morebeautiful two story structure in front of the eponymous park here in Panama City. The complete content of both sides of the small print marker is at at the link. Here's a piece: The McKenzie House is a large two-story clapboard frame dwelling built in the Dutch Colonial style typical of the turn of the century houses still standing in Northern Michigan. It was built in 1909 by Belle Booth who married R.L. McKenzie in 1912; after which time the house came to be known as the McKenzie House. It stands today as it was enlarged in 1925. This house is significant because it was one of the first houses in a virtually unsettled area of Northwest Florida and because it was the home and office of Robert Lee McKenzie. McKenzie was born in Macon County, Georgia in 1870. He moved to the Florida Panhandle in 1902 where he became joint owner of a large naval stores business. After acquiring some waterfront property here he organized the Gulf Coast Development Company.

It is a rarity to see a monument to Union soldiers in the heart of the old Confederate States of…read moreAmerica. Hopefully a good sign that old wounds and grudges between the 2 sides are finally gone and resolved. The monument is located in the middle of residential Lynn Haven. Not something I'd go out of my way to see unless you were a Civil War historian, but worth stopping by if you are in the area.