Panama City in Bay County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
941 Grace Avenue
1924
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
1. 941 Grace Avenue Marker
Inscription.
941 Grace Avenue. This house at 941 Grace Avenue was built by Maude and Earle Thompson in 1924. The couple lived here with their three children who retained possession of the house until 2008. The Thompson family were among the first citizens of Panama City and helped to shape the community of today. Both Maude and Earle were deeply involved in their church and civic affairs, Maude through the Panama City Woman's Club and Earle through his eight-year term as city clerk. Earle was a descendant of the Gainer family, early Panhandle pioneers who settled along the banks of Econfina Creek in Washington County. ,
Historical Society of Bay County .
This house at 941 Grace Avenue was built by Maude and Earle Thompson in 1924. The couple lived here with their three children who retained possession of the house until 2008. The Thompson family were among the first citizens of Panama City and helped to shape the community of today. Both Maude and Earle were deeply involved in their church and civic affairs, Maude through the Panama City Woman's Club and Earle through his eight-year term as city clerk. Earle was a descendant of the Gainer family, early Panhandle pioneers who settled along the banks of Econfina Creek in Washington County.
Location. 30° 9.942′ N, 85° 39.695′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. Marker is at the intersection of Grace Avenue and West 10th Street, on the left when traveling north on Grace Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 941 Grace Avenue, 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. The Old Jenks House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Panama City High School
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
