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

Azalea Court

c. 1940’s

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. Azalea Court Marker

Inscription. Road and bridge construction during the Roosevelt administration of the 1930's made automobile travel easier and more common. In Florida, tourists stayed in "motor courts" like this one. C. M. Kelly owned several properties and businesses including this motor court called "Kelly's Cottages" from 1946 to 1962. Families stayed here, booked trips on the nearby charter boats, shopped, and ate in the seafood restaurants in St. Andrews. The name of Kelly's Cottages was changed to Azalea Court in the 1970's. Mr. Kelly also owned Kelly's Supermarket on Beck Avenue. It was open 24 hours a day and the popular sign said "We doze but never close."

Erected by Historic St. Andrew’s Waterfront Partnership-Panama City.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 30° 10.085′ N, 85° 42.061′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. It is on West 11th Street east of Beck Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2905 W 11th St, 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: Historic St. Andrew Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of St. Andrews

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Honoring the History (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Panama City Publishing Company (1920) (about 400 feet away); Lion Fountain (about 400 feet away); Vietnam Memorial (about 400 feet away); The SS Tarpon Anchor (about 500 feet away); The “Cap’n Scuba” House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Panama City.

Also see . . . Historic St. Andrew’s Waterfront Partnership- Panama City. (Submitted on April 22, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Azalea Court Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 394 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.