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

Stephenson/Turner House

1913

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. Stephenson/Turner House Marker

Inscription. This lovely home was built in 1913 by M. C. Stephenson for his large family. After his death in 1916, it became home to the Wilburn F. Turner family when they moved to Millville in 1917. W. F. Turner was an early Mayor of Millville and a wonderful carpenter who constructed many of the, early homes in Old Orchard and the Cove School in 1937. Members of the Turner family married and brought home several generations of grandchildren. The youngest son, W. Fred Turner, was a Bay County Circuit Judge who earlier in his law career changed the U.S. legal system forever with the landmark "Gideon Case." It brought about the Public Defender System across the entire country. After 1950, the house was passed on to other owners but is fondly still remembered as the "Will & Frony Turner House." The exterior of the home is true to the original 1913 construction.

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 1913.

Location. 30° 9.095′ N, 85° 37.796′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. It is at the intersection of East 2nd Plaza and North Center Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East 2nd Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2320 East 2nd Plaza, Panama City FL 32401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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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: Bay Harbor/Andrews Family House (within shouting distance of this marker); The C.M. “Kid” Harris House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Buran/Lumber Company House (about 600 feet away); W.H. & Idumea Gray Marshall Home (about 600 feet away); Scott/Yerby House (about 600 feet away); Holmes/Anderson House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Original Charles Cotton’s Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Doctor’s House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Panama City.

Also see . . .
1. W. Fred Turner - - lawyer with role in Gideon case. (Submitted on April 23, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Historical Society of Bay County. (Submitted on April 23, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
3. A History of Bay County. (Submitted on April 24, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Stephenson/Turner House 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 381 times since then and 28 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.