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

Glenwood Grocery Store

c. 1963

— Historic Glenwood —

Glenwood Grocery Store Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. Glenwood Grocery Store Marker

Inscription. Established in 1963, Glenwood Grocery Store became a cornerstone for the Glenwood community and surrounding areas. Frederick "Freddy" Clark, having served the community for seven years as a Bay County Sheriff's deputy, embarked on a new chapter by purchasing the store from the Jenkins family.

For the next 35 years, Freddy wasn't just the owner, he was the heart and soul of the business. His dedication to providing quality goods and services was fueled by a deep passion for his customers. They, in turn, cherished his trustworthiness and loyalty.

Beyond the shelves, Freddy was known for his warm smile, a testament to his genuine care for the people he served. Family was also dear to his heart, adding another layer of warmth to the Glenwood Grocery experience.

Erected 2024 by Panama City Quality of Life Program and Destination Panama City.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1963.

Location. 30° 10.404′ N, 85° 39.025′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. It

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is in Glenwood Community. It is at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and Washington Drive, on the right when traveling south on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard. The marker is included in the Glenwood Historic Markers Trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1411 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Keller VA 23401, 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: Reed’s Paint & Body (within shouting distance of this marker); Lee’s Motel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lady Ethel Beauty College (about 500 feet away); Lewis Bail Bonding

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Glenwood Grocery Store Marker

(approx. 0.2 miles away); Grady’s One Stop Drive In (approx. ¼ mile away); Anderson’s Standard Service Station (approx. ¼ mile away); Battle Memorial Funeral Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lincoln Theater/KofP Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Panama City.

Also see . . . New Glenwood Historical Markers. (Submitted on March 30, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.