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. 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

Erected by Historical Society of Bay County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 30° 9.942′ N, 85° 39.695′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. It 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.

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 Old Jenks House (about 700 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Panama City High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); John Christo, Sr. Building (approx. half a mile away); Barnes Cleaners (approx. 0.7 miles away); Charlie’s Time (approx. 0.7 miles away); Triumph Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Lee’s Gulf Service Station (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Panama City.

Also see . . . Historical Society of Bay County. (Submitted on April 22, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. 941 Grace Avenue Marker

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 434 times since then and 31 times this year. 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.