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

McKenzie Pickens Home

1918

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. McKenzie Pickens Home Marker

Inscription. This cottage style home was built on an Indian midden by early business developer George H. McKenzie and his wife Frances. It was purchased in 1928 by Professor Monte Pickens, a renowned musician. It remained in the Pickens family until 1955. Ownership changed several times until 1965 when it was purchased by Edgar and Edna Hauser of Birmingham to be used as a summer house. Although the house was renovated in 1994 by the current owners, it retains its earliest board and batten cottage style.

Erected by Historical Society of Bay County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 30° 8.797′ N, 85° 39.487′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. It is at the intersection of East Beach Drive and East First Court, on the left when traveling east on East Beach Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 703 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: The Farley – Harmon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Kelly-Howell Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); L.D. and Kate Harmon House (about 400 feet away); Miss Maggie’s Store

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(about 400 feet away); The Southerland House (about 800 feet away); Miles and Nora Harmon House (approx. 0.2 miles away); J.M. Sessions (approx. 0.2 miles 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.)

McKenzie Pickens Home and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. McKenzie Pickens Home 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 251 times since then and 28 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.