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.
Stephenson/Turner House. 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 and Frony Turner House." The exterior of the home is true to the original 1913 construction.
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. Marker 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
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is at or near this postal address: 2320 East 2nd Plaza, Panama City FL 32401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 48 times since then. 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.
