Elizabethton in Carter County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Burgie Drug

— Elizabethton Walking Tour —

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 16, 2021

1. Burgie Drug Marker

Inscription.
Established in 1892 by Harry Burgie, Burgie Drug, a revered establishment which was visited frequently by Elizabethton residents, served the community as a pharmacy and convenience store.

Erected by Elizabethton Walking Tour. (Marker Number 29.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 36° 20.879′ N, 82° 12.834′ W. Marker is in Elizabethton, Tennessee, in Carter County. Marker is on East Elk Avenue east of South Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted at eye-level near the northwest corner of the subject building, facing East Elk Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 610 East Elk Avenue, Elizabethton TN 37643, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Betsy Walkway (here, next to this marker); Samuel Tipton (a few steps from this marker); City of Elizabethton Bicentennial (a few steps from this marker); Barnes Boring Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Public Library (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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First Court West of the Alleghenies (about 500 feet away); Covered Bridge (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elizabethton.

Also see . . . Burgie Drug Store.

The pharmacy was established in 1892 by pharmacist, Harry Burgie. Later, Max Jett began working for Mr. Burgie as a staff pharmacist in 1927. They soon became partners for many years. Mr. Jett would go on to become sole owner of the business after Mr. Burgie's death in 1952. Larry M. Proffitt, Rph. began work as a pharmacist for Max Jett in 1969, then later bought the business from him in 1971. Burgie Drug Store was moved from downtown to its present location in 1975. It has been owned and operated for the past 43 years by Mr. Proffitt.

(Submitted on March 1, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 16, 2021

2. Burgie Drug Marker

(marker is mounted near right/west edge of front façade)

Burgie Drug Building (<i>front/north elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 16, 2021

3. Burgie Drug Building (front/north elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.