Panama City in Bay County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Old Sentry
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, October 19, 2014
1. The Old Sentry Marker
is estimated to be over
250 years old
It was standing during
The War Between the
States as if a Sentry
standing guard over
Old St Andrews Bay
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list.
Location. 30° 9.996′ N, 85° 42.07′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. It can be reached from the intersection of West 10th Street (State Road 30) and Beck Avenue (Alternate U.S. 98), on the left when traveling west. The marker is located in the center of Oaks by the Bay Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Salt Kettle (here, next to this marker); Buena Vista Point Archaeological Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Lion Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Honoring the History (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of St. Andrews (about
this page online
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. The Old Sentry Marker
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, October 19, 2014
3. The Old Sentry Marker
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, October 19, 2014
4. Oaks by the Bay Dune Walkover
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, October 19, 2014
5. St. Andrews Bay from Oaks by the Bay Dune Walkover
Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,890 times since then and 139 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 17, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 2. submitted on April 17, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 17, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
