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

The Southerland House

1911

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. The Southerland House Marker

Inscription. Newkirk and Nettie Southerland purchased this property from Henry S. Harmon, the first developer of Panama City's Cove area, and built this frame vernacular cottage by 1911. The original address was 24 Olive Street later renamed E. 2nd Place. Southerland operated a grocery store, worked as a boat repairman, and later became a building contractor who built many area homes. He served as a city commissioner from 1911 to 1913. His descendants continued his legacy through their participation in Panama City's retail business community. Frank L. Kingston and wife, summer residents from Michigan, purchased the home from Southerland in 1924. After Mrs. Kington's death in 1927, the property passed through a number of renters and owners. Since 2022, the home's current owners have renovated both its interior and exterior.
Historical Society of Bay County

Erected by Historical Society of Bay County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 30° 8.923′ N, 85° 39.485′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. It is on 2nd Place 0.1 miles east of East Beach Drive, on the right when traveling west

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. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 117 2nd Pl, 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: J.M. Sessions (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Miles and Nora Harmon House (about 300 feet away); Miss Maggie’s Store (about 500 feet away); Kelly-Howell Home (about 700 feet away); McKenzie Pickens Home (about 800 feet away); The Farley – Harmon House (approx. 0.2 miles away); L.D. and Kate Harmon House (approx. 0.2 miles away); McKenzie Park (approx. 0.4 miles 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.)

The Southerland House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. The Southerland House and Marker

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 155 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.