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

The Farley – Harmon House

1867

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. The Farley ~ Harmon House Marker

Inscription. This is the oldest known existing residence in the Cove. It was built about 1867 by Wiliam & Martha Farley who brought their family to the bay from Jackson County shortly after the close of the Civil War. Farley also planted a large grove of orange trees that were a landmark along the bay for many years. He and two other men were “lost at sea” on April 16, 1870 as he attempted to bring in his ship “The Mental” back through the “Old Pass” during a violent storm. Mrs. Farley sold the property in late 1875 and it was owned by the Davis Harmon family for the next 35 years. In 1909 Nancy Davis Harmon and husband Turner H. Harmon platted out a portion of that land to become "Harmon's Addition" to the new Panama City. After more than 140+ years, this house still retains it's position as unofficial "Gatekeeper to the Cove" and to the unique history of St. Andrews Bay.

Erected by Historical Society of Bay County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 16, 1867.

Location. 30° 8.774′ N, 85° 39.482′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. It is on East Beach Drive 0.1 miles east of East First Court, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map

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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 705 E Beach Dr, 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: McKenzie Pickens Home (within shouting distance of this marker); L.D. and Kate Harmon House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kelly-Howell Home (about 400 feet away); Miss Maggie’s Store (about 600 feet away); The Southerland House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Miles and Nora Harmon House (approx. 0.2 miles away); J.M. Sessions (approx. ¼ mile away); 800 Cherry Street (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Panama City.

Also see . . . Historical Society of Bay County. (Submitted on April 20, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. The Farley ~ Harmon House Marker

The Farley ~ Harmon House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

3. The Farley ~ Harmon House

Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 376 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 20, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.