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

Historic St. Andrews Church

1886

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. Historic St. Andrews Church Marker

Inscription. The St. Andrews Presbyterian Church was organized September 13, 1886 at 4:00 PM in the home of Mr. Hiram M. Mapes. The church roll was comprised of 16 members. For little more than a year, the small band of Presbyterians met at the homes of members until the completion of the first church building on July 22, 1888 at the corner of Drake St. and Lorraine Ave, (present-day 14th St.).

On June 8, 1917, the wooden church building was moved to the corner of 14th St. and Bayview Ave. It wasn't until the 1940's and early 1950's that additional lots were purchased connecting the church's property to Beck Ave. It was during this time period that the church constructed the Boy Scout building and acquired the manse. In 1949, a new sanctuary was constructed to replace the original church building.

In 2008, the church renovated the 59 year-old sanctuary along with the remodel of the social hall. A connecting structure that houses the choir room and classrooms was constructed between the two buildings. The only remains of the original wooden church is the church bell which resides in the belfry of the educational building.

Erected by Historic

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1886.

Location. 30° 10.411′ N, 85° 42.1′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. It is at the intersection of Beck Avenue (Florida Route 30) and West 14th Street, on the right when traveling south on Beck Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3007 W 14th 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,

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: The Original Bell (a

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Historic St. Andrews Church Marker

few steps from this marker); Dunton’s Tastee Freez (within shouting distance of this marker); The Thomas Freeman Home (about 700 feet away); Site of the Oaks Hotel which was razed in the 1930s (about 700 feet away); Swann House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Original St. Andrews Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Panama City Publishing Company (1920) (approx. 0.3 miles away); The SS Tarpon Anchor (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Panama City.

Another marker is no longer nearby. St. Andrew(s) School (was about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. Walk Historic St. Andrews/Panama City. (Submitted on April 25, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Historic St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership. (Submitted on April 25, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 484 times since then and 64 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.