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

Henry W. Johnson Home

1902

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. Henry W. Johnson Home Marker

Inscription. A charming bungalow built by H. W. Johnson for his family. The property was a wedding gift to Johnson's first bride from his uncle, G. B. Thompson. From 1910 to 1924 Monte and Lillie Pickens, founder of St. Andrews Conservatory of Music and Oratory Academy, owned the home and property. Between 1924 and 1961 owners used the house as a "summer home." The house once sat directly south facing St. Andrews Bay on what was then known as Sea View Avenue, now named W. Beach Drive. In 1963 it was moved to the present location. This turn-of-the-century bungalow features original dogtrot hall and "fish scale" shingles in the gables. During its history, antique Queen Anne Era diamond pane casement windows and doors were added.

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 1902.

Location. 30° 9.668′ N, 85° 40.324′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. It is on Moore Circle north of West Beach Drive (Florida Route 30), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 713 Moore Circle, 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: John Christo, Senior (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oakland Cemetery

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(approx. half a mile away); The Old Jenks House (approx. 0.6 miles away); The St. Andrew Bay Saltworks (approx. 0.7 miles away); 941 Grace Avenue (approx. 0.7 miles away); John Christo, Sr. Building (approx. 0.7 miles away); Panama City High School (approx. ¾ mile away); The Van Kleeck Company (approx. 0.8 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 27, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Historical Society of Bay County. (Submitted on April 27, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Henry W. Johnson Home Marker

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 373 times since then and 23 times this year. 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.