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

Lee’s Gulf Service Station

c.1958

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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Russ Shoe Shop (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Lincoln Theater/KofP Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle Memorial Funeral Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anderson’s Standard Service Station (about 500 feet away); Rosenwald High School (approx. half a mile away); 941 Grace Avenue (approx. 0.7 miles away); Panama City High School (approx. ¾ mile away); The Old Jenks House (approx. 0.8 miles 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 April 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 51 times since then. 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.