Pasteur & Galt Apothecary Shop Marker

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Williamsburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Pasteur & Galt Apothecary Shop

By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

1. Pasteur & Galt Apothecary Shop Marker

Inscription. William Pasteur and John Minson Galt traveled to England to study medicine before returning to Williamsburg to practice. They were partners in this apothecary shop from 1775 to 1778. In addition to dispensing drugs, they provided surgical, midwifery and general medical services.

Erected 1996 by Eli Lilly and Company.

Location. 37° 16.299′ N, 76° 41.702′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. Marker is on East Duke of Glouscester Street, on the left when traveling east. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williamsburg VA 23185, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Raleigh Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlton's Coffeehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Wetherburn's Tavern (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); The Secretary's Office (about 400 feet away); The Capitol (about 500 feet away); The Old Capitol (about 500 feet away); James Anderson's Armoury (about 700 feet away); Peyton Randolph House (approx. ¼ mile away). Click for a list of all markers in Williamsburg.

By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

2. Pasteur & Galt Apothecary Shop Marker

By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

3. Pasteur & Galt Apothecary Shop Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on October 14, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 75 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 14, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.