Early Site of Dr. Logue's Drugstore
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Marker Text: 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 fro 48 years.
The store, operated on various sites, is now on Bowie Street. (1973) Marker No:
Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker
Geographic: 29.705370, -96.539146
Location: Travis & Spring Streets, Columbus
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