Lynn Haven in Bay County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Pomeroy House
1913
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 17, 2025
1. The Pomeroy House Marker
Paul & Lillian Pomeroy came to Lynn Haven in 1912 and built this home in 1913. They owned a haberdashery (men's clothing) shop on Ohio Avenue for a number of years and both were very active in the civic and social functions of the new town. Mr. Pomeroy was the first City Clerk for Lynn Haven. In 1933 Mr. Pomeroy moved the 1911 "Pappy" Shatzer house from Virginia Avenue to this property and converted it into a garage. Mrs. Marie Pomeroy Hasenwinkle lived in the house in the 1920s and she and Mrs. Sharlie (TJ) Hurd operated the "Hasen-Hurd Apartments" directly behind this property at Indiana Avenue & 9th Street. Both the Bryan and Charleton Families owned the house from 1946-1973. In 1977 the property was purchased by a descendant of the early Dybdal Family of Southport, Florida. This was one of early Lynn Haven's "most filled" neighborhoods.
Erected by Lynn Haven Heritage Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 30° 14.741′ N, 85° 38.65′ W. Marker is in
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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 Pontius House (a few steps from this marker); Yutzy-Butchers House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lee J. Roberts House (about 700 feet away); Dr. Johnson N. McCartney House (about 700 feet away); August Brestel Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); G.K. & Eliza Greening House (approx. 0.2
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 17, 2025
2. The Pomeroy House & Marker
Looking west from Minnesota Avenue.
Also see . . . History of Lynn Haven (City of Lynn Haven).
Excerpt: Lynn Haven was established in 1911 as the third of three Union Veterans Colonies in the South. Fitzgerald, Georgia was established in 1896. St. Cloud, Florida was established in 1909. Although each of the three Old Soldiers Colonies was organized separately by independent development companies, each site was chosen for health, climate and productiveness of the soil and each recruited future land owners through the use of The National Tribune, a newspaper of the Grand Army of the Republic veterans organization.(Submitted on April 17, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)W. H. Lynn, A. J. Gay and R. L. McKenzie were the primary stockholders of the St. Andrews Bay Development Company. Lynn had been an associate of the National Tribune and the Grand Army of the Republic veterans organization; both A. J. Gay and R. L. McKenzie were also major investors in the Gulf Coast Development Company - creators of the new town of Panama City (incorporated in 1909).
These three men purchased large tracts of land to the east and to the north of Panama City and hoped to use the nucleus of that small city to build a much larger community.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 17, 20253. The Pomeroy HouseWhile the actual location of the new soldiers colony was not announced until late December 1910, large numbers of Union Veterans had already started the trek down to North Florida to be ready for the opening of the new settlement. On January 11, 1911 the first offerings of land in the new Lynn Haven took place. One town lot and a five-acre plot outside of the new colony were offered as a package for just $150.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 17, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
