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

Lee’s Gulf Service Station

c.1958

— Historic Glenwood —

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. Lee’s Gulf Service Station (c.1958) Marker

Inscription. Lee's Gulf Service Station which later changed to Lee's BP was owned by Edward Lee, Sr. This was a very successful business and allowed both blacks and whites to purchase fuel and associated supplies within the community.

Dan Lee says, "Each one of dad's four male children worked at the station from time to time. That allowed us to establish a firm community relationship and provided each of us with business skills.”. After returning from Viet Nam, Donald Lee worked with his father and managed the station after his father died in 1990 until it closed in 1995.

The gasoline station was in full operation from 1958 to 1995

Erected 2024 by Panama City Quality of Life Program.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.

Location. 30° 10.087′ N, 85° 39.028′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. It is at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr Bpulevard (Florida Route 77) and East 11th Street, on the right when traveling south on Martin Luther King Jr Bpulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1101 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Panama City FL 32401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: Russ Shoe Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Theater/KofP Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Triumph Church (about 300 feet away); Battle Memorial Funeral Home (about 400 feet away); Anderson’s Standard Service Station (about 500 feet away); Grady’s One Stop Drive In (about 600 feet away); Barnes Cleaners (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Panama City.

Also see . . .
1. 5 historical markers unveiled in Glenwood. (Submitted on April 18, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Florida author captures biz-booming Black community Glenwood in new photo book. (Submitted on April 18, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Lee’s Gulf Service Station (c.1958) Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 260 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 18, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.