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

Russ Shoe Shop

c.1949

— Historic Glenwood —

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. Russ Shoe Shop (c. 1949) Marker

Inscription. After moving to Panama City Florida in late 1947 Morise and Clera opened Russ Shoe Shop at 1107 Cove Blvd. in 1949. Their shoe repair business was to become a pillar of the Glenwood community. About 1960, the Russ family built a new building next door at 1109 Cove Blvd. which included enough space to expand their business. Russ Shoe Shop and Store provided the Bay County residents another option for the purchase of shoes for their families. Over the next 30 years the business continued as a staple for the community with Morise and Clera Russ as active participants in the progressive development of Glenwood.

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 1949.

Location. 30° 10.105′ N, 85° 39.028′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. It is on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard (Florida Route 77) south of 11th Court, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1109 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 of this marker: Lee’s Gulf Service Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Theater/KofP Hall

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Battle Memorial Funeral Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anderson’s Standard Service Station (about 400 feet away); St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church (about 400 feet away); Triumph Church (about 400 feet away); Grady’s One Stop Drive In (about 500 feet away); Lewis Bail Bonding (about 800 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. Russ Shoe Shop (c. 1949) 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 259 times since then and 25 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.