Stephenville in Erath County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Stephenville Drug Stores
Photographed by James Hulse, October 22, 2021
1. Stephenville Drug Stores Marker
Inscription.
Stephenville Drug Stores. . Local drug stores were an important and essential part of the economy and well-being of early Texas towns. This site at the corner of Washington and Belknap streets served as the location of a series of Stephenville drug stores from 1899 until 1994. The original proprietor was F.A. Schnabel, who contracted for this building to be built in October 1897, and hauled the brick for the building from the new brick plant in nearby Thurber. Schnabel operated the business until 1905, when he sold it to Frank S. White. Subsequent owners of the pharmacy were Swan Richardson, Daniel and Louise D'Arcy, Bill Riddick, John Baker, and finally, Eckerd Drug Company.
Local drug stores were an important and essential part of the economy and well-being of early Texas towns. This site at the corner of Washington and Belknap streets served as the location of a series of Stephenville drug stores from 1899 until 1994. The original proprietor was F.A. Schnabel, who contracted for this building to be built in October 1897, and hauled the brick for the building from the new brick plant in nearby Thurber. Schnabel operated the business until 1905, when he sold it to Frank S. White. Subsequent owners of the pharmacy were Swan Richardson, Daniel and Louise D'Arcy, Bill Riddick, John Baker, and finally, Eckerd Drug Company.
Erected 2009 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15760.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1897.
Location. 32° 13.21′ N, 98° 12.176′ W. Marker is in Stephenville, Texas, in Erath County. It is at the intersection of West Washington Street (Business U.S. 377) and South Belknap Street, on the right when traveling east on West Washington Street. The marker is located on the corner of the drug store. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 West Washington Street, Stephenville TX 76401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Comancherνa, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
3. The view of the Stephenville Drug Store from the street
Photographed by James Hulse, October 22, 2021
4. The view of the Stephenville Drug Store and the courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 539 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 23, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
