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Panama City in Bay County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
 

The Old Sentry

 
 
The Old Sentry Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, October 19, 2014
1. The Old Sentry Marker
Inscription.
This Heritage Oak Tree
is estimated to be over
250 years old

It was standing during
The War Between the
States as if a Sentry
standing guard over
Old St Andrews Bay

 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & ForestryWar, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list.
 
Location. 30° 9.996′ N, 85° 42.07′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of West 10th Street (State Road 30) and Beck Avenue (Alternate U.S. 98), on the left when traveling west. The marker is located in the center of Oaks by the Bay Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Panama City FL 32401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Salt Kettle (here, next to this marker); Buena Vista Point Archaeological Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Lion Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Honoring the History (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of St. Andrews (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hutchison House (about 500 feet away); Historic St. Andrew Church
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(about 500 feet away); Azalea Court (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Panama City.
 
The Old Sentry Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
2. The Old Sentry Marker
The Old Sentry Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, October 19, 2014
3. The Old Sentry Marker
Oaks by the Bay Dune Walkover image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, October 19, 2014
4. Oaks by the Bay Dune Walkover
St. Andrews Bay from Oaks by the Bay Dune Walkover image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, October 19, 2014
5. St. Andrews Bay from Oaks by the Bay Dune Walkover
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,187 times since then and 130 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on August 17, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee.   2. submitted on April 17, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.   3, 4, 5. submitted on August 17, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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