Riverton in Burlington County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Riverton's First Drugstore
c. 1855
Erected by The Historical Society of Riverton.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 40° 0.699′ N, 75° 0.933′ W. Marker is in Riverton, New Jersey, in Burlington County. It is on Main Street just south of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 304 Main St, Riverton NJ 08077, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Jersey and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Riverton Free Library (a few steps from this marker); F. Crosta Home & Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Christ Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Campbell House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Christ Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Riverton Public School (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memory of Lives lost by Riverton Gold Star Servicemen in World War 1 (about 800 feet away); Wharton-Fitler House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverton.
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