Port of St. Andrews

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Port of St. Andrews
Port of St. Andrews
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CountryUnited States
Location Panama City, Florida
Coordinates 30°10′7″N85°42′13″W / 30.16861°N 85.70361°W / 30.16861; -85.70361 Coordinates: 30°10′7″N85°42′13″W / 30.16861°N 85.70361°W / 30.16861; -85.70361
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Port of St. Andrews is a port in Panama City, Florida

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History

Bay County was established from Washington County in 1913 and named for St. Andrew Bay, which borders the county. During World War II, Panama City developed as a shipbuilding and industrial center. [1]

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References

  1. "The History of Panama City". www.panamacitymarketplace.com. Retrieved 2017-01-06.