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

The C.M. “Kid” Harris House

1922

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

1. The C.M. “Kid” Harris House Marker

Inscription. This frame house was built in 1922 by the St. Andrews Bay Lumber Company on the site of the original "Old School Property at Millville". The school was operated from 1908 to 1917 until a new brick school was built on East Avenue. The C.M. "Kid" Harris family moved to this house in Millville from Dothan in 1923 and purchased it in 1934. They owned it until 1994 after living here for more than 70 years. C.M. "Kid" Harris served as a Panama City Commissioner, Ward One from 1934 to 1938 and from 1975 until his death in 1982. The Park across the street was named to honor him in 1934.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.

Location. 30° 9.161′ N, 85° 37.857′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. Marker is on College Avenue, 0.1 miles south of East 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 230 College Avenue, Panama City FL 32401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Buran/Lumber Company House (within shouting distance of this marker); Scott/Yerby House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stephenson/Turner House (about 500 feet away); Bay Harbor/Andrews Family House

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(about 700 feet away); Original Charles Cotton’s Store (about 700 feet away); Dr. Allen H. Miller Building (about 700 feet away); The Doctor’s House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Emanuel Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Panama City.

Also see . . .
1. A History of Bay County. (Submitted on April 24, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Historical Society of Bay County. (Submitted on April 24, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. The C.M. “Kid” Harris House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Last updated on April 25, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.