Byron in Peach County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
“The Drugstore”
Vinson/Robertson
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 8, 2022
1. “The Drugstore” Marker
Contributes to Byron Area Historic District
National Register
of Historic Places
1995
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 32° 39.226′ N, 83° 45.582′ W. Marker is in Byron, Georgia, in Peach County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (State Road 42) and West Heritage Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 W Heritage St, Byron GA 31008, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. H.J. Peavy & Son (a few steps from this marker); Byron Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Jailhouse Park / City of Byron (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Byron Jail (about 400 feet away); Peavy-Robertson Home (about 500 feet away); Evans-Peavy-Hisel Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Second Atlanta International Pop Festival (approx. 3.1 miles away); William Bartram Trail (approx. 8.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Byron.
Regarding “The Drugstore”. According to the Byron Convention & Visitors Bureau:
Vinson’sPharmacy (closed), c. 1910, 100 West Heritage Blvd. – This shop, originally constructed for Dr. Moultrie Warren as a doctor’s office and drug store, later became Vinson’s Pharmacy, then Robertson’s Pharmacy. Robertson’s Pharmacy was a favorite gathering place for generations of Byronites.
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Also see . . .
1. Byron Historic District (PDF). National Register nomination includes history and photographs of the district. (National Archives) (Submitted on May 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. City History. Once known as "Number One and a Half Station," Byron grew to become one of the largest peach growing and shipping centers in the South. (City of Byron) (Submitted on May 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 8, 2022
2. “The Drugstore” Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
