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 Rutherford Drugstore
N 33° 11.326 W 095° 13.243
15S E 292972 N 3674410
Texas Historical Marker at the former site of the Rutherford Drugstore, 101 Houston St, Mt. Vernon, TX, noting its lengthy history. Today, it is home to Coe & Co, an antique and gift shop.
Waymark Code: WMQ8ZK
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/12/2016
Views: 3
Marker Number: 9851
Marker Text:
Oldest business in Mt. Vernon, opened in 1869 by John Griffith Lock Rutherford (1851-1936), Texas-born great grandson of American Revolution general for whom a Tennessee county was named. Young Rutherford began by handling a small line of drugs in the Ruth Pattillo & Co. Mercantile store, went into store of his own at present site in 1877. Postmaster of the town (Lone Star, renamed Mt. Vernon), 1874-82, he seems to have housed post office in store.
Son Griffith Wright Rutherford carried on business after 1914. Now in second century, an heir retains interest in the store. (1974)
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