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

The Doctor’s House

Bay Harbor

— c. 1911 —

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Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. The Doctor’s House Marker

Inscription. This one-story cottage was built by the Moore Timber Co. at Bay Harbor about 1911 and was the residence of two of Bay County's early physicians, Dr. James C. Jones (1912 - 1919) and Dr. James Montgomery Nixon (1919 - 1925). Both were employed by the Moore Timber Co. and were deeply involved in the early years of Bay County. Dr. Jones was the Founding President of the Bay County Medical Society (1913). Dr. J. M. Nixon was also a Founding Member of the Bay County Medical Society and President in 1914. Both were Founders of the Bay County Red Cross Chapter (1915). Dr. Nixon returned from Medical Corps service during WWI in 1919 to take up practice at Bay Harbor. The J. E. Joyner family moved this house from Bay Harbor to this site in 1949. It has been restored since 1989 and well represents homes typical of the early mill years of Bay Harbor.

Erected by Historical Society of Bay County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 30° 9.263′ N, 85° 37.705′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. It is on Spring Avenue 0.1 miles south of East 4th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map

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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 Spring Avenue, 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: Emanuel Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); W.H. & Idumea Gray Marshall Home (about 600 feet away); Scott/Yerby House (about 700 feet away); The Buran/Lumber Company House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The C.M. “Kid” Harris House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stephenson/Turner House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bay Harbor/Andrews Family House (approx. ¼ mile away); Original Charles Cotton’s Store (approx. 0.3 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 Doctor’s 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 255 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.