Early in the 20th century, a unique retirement community was developed in North Florida. Lynn Haven, named for its founder, New Yorker William H. Lynn, was a haven for veterans of the Union Army and was promoted by the Grand Army of the Republic publication The National Tribune. In less than three years, its population grew to 2,500. Known as the only city south of the Mason-Dixon line boasting a monument dedicated to Union soldiers, the community has survived for almost a century. Featured here are scenes from the pioneer days to 21st-century development. These pictures record the progression... Read More
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Early in the 20th century, a unique retirement community was developed in North Florida. Lynn Haven, named for its founder, New Yorker William H. Lynn, was a haven for veterans of the Union Army and was promoted by the Grand Army of the Republic publication The National Tribune. In less than three years, its population grew to 2,500. Known as the only city south of the Mason-Dixon line boasting a monument dedicated to Union soldiers, the community has survived for almost a century. Featured here are scenes from the pioneer days to 21st-century development. These pictures record the progression... Read More
Early in the 20th century, a unique retirement community was developed in North Florida. Lynn Haven, named for its founder, New Yorker William H. Lynn, was a haven for veterans of the Union Army and was promoted by the Grand Army of the Republic publication The National Tribune. In less than three years, its population grew to 2,500. Known as the only city south of the Mason-Dixon line boasting a monument dedicated to Union soldiers, the community has survived for almost a century. Featured here are scenes from the pioneer days to 21st-century development. These pictures record the progression of time and Lynn Haven's evolution into a traditional hometown amidst massive tourist development within Bay County.
Details
Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Images of America
Publication Date: 22nd June 2005
State: Florida
Illustration Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9780738517889
Format: Paperback
BISACs: HISTORY / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV) PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional (see also TRAVEL / Pictorials) TRAVEL / Pictorials (see also PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional)
Author Bio
The author, Glenda A. Walters, has been a resident of Lynn Haven since 1964 and has taught social studies at the secondary and college levels for the last 20 years. In 1995, she earned a Ph.D. in history from Florida State University, but she continues to be a student of history.
Early in the 20th century, a unique retirement community was developed in North Florida. Lynn Haven, named for its founder, New Yorker William H. Lynn, was a haven for veterans of the Union Army and was promoted by the Grand Army of the Republic publication The National Tribune. In less than three years, its population grew to 2,500. Known as the only city south of the Mason-Dixon line boasting a monument dedicated to Union soldiers, the community has survived for almost a century. Featured here are scenes from the pioneer days to 21st-century development. These pictures record the progression of time and Lynn Haven's evolution into a traditional hometown amidst massive tourist development within Bay County.
Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Images of America
Publication Date: 22nd June 2005
State: Florida
Illustrations Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9780738517889
Format: Paperback
BISACs: HISTORY / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV) PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional (see also TRAVEL / Pictorials) TRAVEL / Pictorials (see also PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional)
The author, Glenda A. Walters, has been a resident of Lynn Haven since 1964 and has taught social studies at the secondary and college levels for the last 20 years. In 1995, she earned a Ph.D. in history from Florida State University, but she continues to be a student of history.