Columbia in Boone County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
African-American Heritage Trail
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 21, 2021
1. Trubie's Market / Dr. Leroy McAllister Marker
Trubie's Market, 115 N. Garth, was owned by Trubie (Edwards) Smith from the early 1940s to the mid-1960s. it was one of few neighborhood markets serving blacks and one of the few women-owned businesses in the city then. "Ms. Trubie," who was white, knew everyone by name, including the children. When kids went to the store for treats, parents would call ahead and tell Ms. Trubie how much each could spend. She then advised each child accordingly. Dr. Leroy McAllister (1894-1973) was Columbia's only black dentist, serving people of all races from his home office at 200 N. Garth, which stands today. A graduate of Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN, Dr. McAllister practiced from the 1930s to the 1960s. Considered a Renaissance man, he was strict about dental hygiene and opened his office at any hour to care for ailing patients. Born in Sedalia, he served overseas in WWI as a Corporal in the U.S. Army.
Erected 2019 by Sharp End Heritage Committee, Economic Development Inc., City of Columbia; sign courtesy of Hawthorn Bank.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine
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Location. 38° 57.244′ N, 92° 20.33′ W. Marker is in Columbia, Missouri, in Boone County. Marker is at the intersection of North Garth Avenue and East Ash Street, on the right when traveling north on North Garth Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 N Garth Ave, Columbia MO 65203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named African-American Heritage Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named African-American Heritage Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Columbia Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Operation Desert Storm (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named African-American Heritage Trail (approx. ¼ mile away); In Loving Memory of Mrs. Beulah Ralph (approx. 0.3 miles away); 3rd Street Market, Blue & White Café, and the Harvey House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Douglass Park and Pool, Russell Chapel (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 21, 2021
2. Trubie's Market / Dr. Leroy McAllister Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
