Early Site of Doctor Logue's Drugstore

Early Site of Doctor Logue's Drugstore (HM1GGD)

Location: Columbus, TX 78934 Colorado County
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Country: United States of America
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N 29° 42.33', W 96° 32.348'

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Known as first drugstore in Republic of Texas. Founded 1844 by Dr. John G. Logue (1815-1861), who came here after graduation (1842) from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. A partner of his for a time was Dr. John H. Bowers, physician (1836) to captive dictator Santa Anna. Store has had a succession of owners. One, Dr. R.H. Harrison, founded city's railway hospital. Later owners Weller & Burford served trade area extending to Gonzales and Bastrop. O.A. Zumwalt (1870-1951) was proprietor for 48 years.



The store, operated on various sites, is now on Bowie Street.
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HM NumberHM1GGD
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Marker Number1237
Year Placed1973
Placed ByTexas Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 at 8:27pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14R E 738080 N 3288687
Decimal Degrees29.70550000, -96.53913333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 29° 42.33', W 96° 32.348'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds29° 42' 19.8" N, 96° 32' 20.88" W
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Area Code(s)979
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 318 Spring St, Columbus TX 78934, US
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