114 W. Main Street
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Markerman62
N 28° 50.163 W 082° 19.883
17R E 370112 N 3190549
Located on the building at 114 W. Main St.
Waymark Code: WMZ06B
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 08/18/2018
Views: 5
"The Citizen's Bank" built this structure around 1912 and failed in the late 20's. It was later occupied as: Vann's Drug Store, Bacon's Drug Store, Lanier's Drug Store, Culpepper's Drug Store, Bennett's Drug Store, Marshall's Drug Store. Over a period of time, the Inverness bus station was operated from these businesses. During the years of World War II (Dec. '41 thru Aug. '45), the owner would be notified that busloads of military recruits would be making a stop in Inverness for a meal and remained open after hours to accommodate the soldiers. As a drug store with a soda fountain, it was the place to bring your girl to buy her an ice cream sundae or Coca-Cola. In the 1940's, Bennett's Drug Store also boasted a great cigar selection. It was later occupied by Damron's Auto Parts and numerous pub-type eating establishments. In 1991 two college friends, a businessman and a local coach, opened a sports themed restaurant known as Coach's Pub and Eatery. As of the date of the plaque dedication, Coach's remains a popular gathering place.
Marker Number: None
Date: November 2008
County: Citrus
Marker Type: Plaque
Sponsored or placed by: Cecil & Wendy Everett and the City of Inverness
Website: Not listed
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