Alonzo Ogdon and wife Ida came to Lynn Haven in 1911 from Salem, Missouri and built this house on E. 8th Street & Colorado Avenue near the Gay Family Plantation (now the Panama Country Club). He was a Union Veteran who served in Co D of the 12th . . . — — Map (db m297498) HM
This quaint cottage home was built in 1911 by Union Veteran August Brestel of Ohio, one of Lynn Haven's earliest settlers. The house was constructed on Arkansas Avenue and moved to this location in 1922 after his death. The rear of the house was . . . — — Map (db m297454) HM
In July of 1912, Mrs. Lovinia Bates and husband L.E. Bates of Battle Creek, Michigan came to Lynn Haven with the migration of Union Veterans of the North. They began construction of this home almost immediately. In 1913, Mrs. L.E. Bates proposed . . . — — Map (db m297796) HM
Captain John and wife Carrie Rogers came to Lynn Haven in 1911 and purchased this corner property to build their new home which was completed in early 1912. Captain Rogers was a Union Veteran from West Virginia. He made additional repairs and . . . — — Map (db m297596) HM
The original 2-story portion of the house was built in 1912 by Union Veteran L.C. Christopherson but was sold in 1913 to Union Veteran Andrew Jackson & wife Martha. Jackson served in Co F, 35th Indiana Infantry. Under the next ownership, the large . . . — — Map (db m297487) HM
The Johnson house was built in 1920 and has had numerous owners since then. It was bought in 1988 by present owner Daniel Johnson who completely renovated the interior and had vinyl siding placed over the German siding. The hardwood pine used to . . . — — Map (db m297477) HM
Dr. J. N. McCartney (Physician) came to Lynn Haven in early 1911 from Sioux City, Iowa with his wife and two oldest daughters. They built this home and moved into it during the first summer of the new town of Lynn Haven. He served as one of the . . . — — Map (db m297398) HM
The organizational meeting was held January 19, 1913 and construction on the exterior of the building began July 1915. Rev. Ira Miller came from Indiana in October 1914 to serve as "supply minister" to the newly formed church and directed the . . . — — Map (db m297797) HM
L. W. “Lew” (1867-1937) and wife Carrie Gessel, came to Lynn Haven from Ohio and built this two-story home for their family in 1912. Both were prolific produce gardeners. They grew fruit, nut and citrus trees and raised poultry as well and for a . . . — — Map (db m297597) HM
Union Veteran G.K. Greening and wife Eliza moved from Cornland, Illinois to Lynn Haven and built this bungalow home in 1913. Interior plaster walls, trim work and exterior details were typical of the early Craftsman-style bungalows of that time and . . . — — Map (db m297496) HM
Harry Hasler Lynn and the family of his wife Marcy Barker Lynn built this home in 1913 and owned it until 1920. Lynn was one of two sons of Lynn Haven Founder W.W. Lynn and a World War I Veteran. Mary Barker Lynn was the daughter of early Lynn . . . — — Map (db m297599) HM
James and Mary Ellis came to Lynn Haven in 1911 and built their first home. This house is their second home built in 1914. Ellis was a Union Veteran who served with the Indiana 49th Infantry and he was seldom seen in later years without his G.A.R. . . . — — Map (db m298048) HM
Jerry and Stella Van Kleeck came to Lynn Haven from New York in 1911 with their three grown children, Roy, Irene and Anita. They built this home on Wisconsin Avenue south of 14th Street (lot #8 / block #249) in 1911. In 1920 the house was moved to . . . — — Map (db m297998) HM
This house was built in 1911 by Union Veteran John O. Ackerson and his wife "Retta" (Henrietta) who came here from Flat River, Missouri. He had served as 1st Lt. in Co A of the 160th NY Infantry (born 1843-died 1920). He was active with the local . . . — — Map (db m298034) HM
This large Craftsman-style home was built in late 1925 by John Milton Cooley, son of Civil War Veteran Rev. Milton B. Cooley. The Cooley family first came to Lynn Haven in 1911 and erected a small "winter home" nearby that burned down within one . . . — — Map (db m298062) HM
L.J. Roberts and his family arrived in Lynn Haven in 1912 after a long journey from Idaho. His first task was to open a business. He constructed and owned “Roberts Hall’ at Florida Avenue and 9th Street. His wife and children were anxious for a . . . — — Map (db m297397) HM
Nina Roberts Van Kleeck came to Lynn Haven in 1912 with her father L.J. Roberts, mother, brother and sister from Idaho. She and Roy Van Kleeck married shortly thereafter. The property was purchased in April and construction of this lovely home . . . — — Map (db m297999) HM
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. . . . — — Map (db m297499) HM
Mrs. Wilda Pontius and her Union Veteran husband came to Lynn Haven in 1911 and built this house. She was widowed shortly after the home was completed. From then until 1943 it was home to three generations of Pontius women, each active in Lynn . . . — — Map (db m297594) HM
Plans began in 1913 to erect a monument to honor those “fallen comrades” of the Union Army by the local chapter of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR). The effort was led by Dr. William Krape (also a Veteran and Lynn Haven Mayor – 1920). In less . . . — — Map (db m297399) HM
Cornerstone Laid, 1920, by Dr. William W. Krape, former Mayor of Lynn Haven, and Post C Commander Stanton Post No. 2 G.A.R. Property donated by William H. Lynn Sr, Town's developer with a stipulation that it would be known as “Grand Army Park”. . . . — — Map (db m297400) HM
Margaret McMullin Virden was one of two daughters of W.M. McMullin, Sr., a Union Veteran, who came to Lynn Haven in 1911 with five grown children and grandchildren. Known as “Millionaire’s Corner” this home was constructed by Margaret and husband . . . — — Map (db m297465) HM
This small cottage was built in 1918 as a "winter residence" for John L. & Marietta Witbeck from Illinois. Mr. Witbeck was the President of the First National Bank of Belevidere, Illinois. They and their grown children as well as grandchildren used . . . — — Map (db m297779) HM
This large square two-story home was built in 1911 by Union Veteran Samuel D. Yutzy of Pennsylvania (1837-1920). He served as 2nd Lt. with Co. K of the 171st PA Infantry Regiment. One of his daughters, Miss Grace Yutzy, was hired as a teacher at . . . — — Map (db m297495) HM
