Panama City in Bay County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Original Charles Cotton’s Store
1908
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
1. Original Charles Cotton’s Store Marker
Inscription.
Original Charles Cotton’s Store. Charles and Eunice Cotton moved to Millville in 1909 and opened a 'General Merchandise Store" in this building and operated it successfully for the next six years. In 1915, he sold out his interests to the Brigman family. It became "Brigman and Co.". until 1922. It was then leased and sold to R. F. George in 1925 and remained in the George family until 1964. Members of the George family operated several businesses both here and in adjacent buildings. Troy Gilbert operated Gilbert's Drugs here and later Jake and Inez Sims operated Sims Sundry Shop. The Beckham family owned "Betty's Family Restaurant" here until 1995 when it became "Sweet Magnolia's." It stands as testament to the years when, Millville was Bay County's largest city and "downtown Millville" was a thriving center of community activity.
Charles and Eunice Cotton moved to Millville in 1909 and opened a 'General Merchandise Store" in this building and operated it successfully for the next six years. In 1915, he sold out his interests to the Brigman family. It became "Brigman & Co.". until 1922. It was then leased and sold to R. F. George in 1925 and remained in the George family until 1964. Members of the George family operated several businesses both here and in adjacent buildings. Troy Gilbert operated Gilbert's Drugs here and later Jake & Inez Sims operated Sims Sundry Shop. The Beckham family owned "Betty's Family Restaurant" here until 1995 when it became "Sweet Magnolia's." It stands as testament to the years when, Millville was Bay County's largest city and "downtown Millville" was a thriving center of community activity.
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 1908.
Location. 30° 9.194′ N, 85° 37.976′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. It is on East 3rd Street east of Sherman Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2117 E 3rd 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
Also see . . . 1. Historical Society of Bay County. (Submitted on April 23, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.) 2. A History of Bay County. (Submitted on April 24, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. Original Charles Cotton’s Store Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 332 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 23, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
