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

New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church

1908

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church was founded by Rev. Walter and Sister Mary Jackson on December 10, 1908. The original name for the church was Missionary Baptist Church of Washington County in the State of Florida. Millville was in Washington County prior to the creation of Bay County in 1913. On December 18, 1958 the church moved to its present site across the street. The renovated church included materials from the original church building.

Erected by Historical Society of Bay County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is December 10, 1908.

Location. 30° 9.605′ N, 85° 38.087′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. It is at the intersection of Elm Avenue and East 7th Street, on the right when traveling north on Elm Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1942 E 7th 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,

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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 (approx. half a mile away); Dr. Allen H. Miller Building (approx. half a mile away); Original Charles Cotton’s Store (approx. half a mile away); The Buran/Lumber Company House (approx. half a mile away); Scott/Yerby House (approx. half a mile away); The Doctor’s House (approx. half a mile away); W.H. & Idumea Gray Marshall Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); The C.M. “Kid” Harris House (approx. 0.6 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 25, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Historical Society of Bay County. (Submitted on April 25, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 206 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.