Panama City in Bay County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Thomas Freeman Home
The Rose Cottage
— 1887 —
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
1. The Thomas Freeman Home Marker
Inscription.
The Thomas Freeman Home. The Rose Cottage. The home was built by Thomas Freeman, surveyor for The Cincinnati Company, a large landholding concern in the area. After the company declined, eventually to enter bankruptcy, Freeman sold the home in 1894. After a series of owners, the home in 1907 came under the ownership of newly widowed Mattie Rose, postmistress of St. Andrews. The accepted name for the place became The Rose Cottage. Eventually, in 1934, the property was purchased by G. M. B. and Adele Harries, whose family occupied the home for almost 60 years. In 1992, the property came under the present owners, Glenn and Gay Smith.
The home was built by Thomas Freeman, surveyor for The Cincinnati Company, a large landholding concern in the area. After the company declined, eventually to enter bankruptcy, Freeman sold the home in 1894. After a series of owners, the home in 1907 came under the ownership of newly widowed Mattie Rose, postmistress of St. Andrews. The accepted name for the place became The Rose Cottage. Eventually, in 1934, the property was purchased by G. M. B. and Adele Harries, whose family occupied the home for almost 60 years. In 1992, the property came under the present owners, Glenn and Gay Smith.
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 1887.
Location. 30° 10.382′ N, 85° 42.223′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. Marker is on Cincinnati Avenue, 0.1 miles West 14th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1315 Cincinnati Ave, Panama City FL 32401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
