Tarpon Springs in Pinellas County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
McAroy Drug Store
101 East Tarpon Avenue
— Built Circe 1890 —
Photographed By Dave W, February 11, 2023
1. McAroy Drug Store Marker
The one-part masonry vernacular commercial building was built in the late 1890s by George McAroy to house his drug store. The building also contained the Tarpon Springs Post Office for several years during the first decade of the twentieth century. In the 1920s, the building became the Sponge Exchange Bank, which closed in the 1930s. The Noblit Insurance Agency, founded in 1938, was located in the building for a number of years. More recently it has housed offices and retail shops
Erected by City of Tarpon Springs, Florida.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 28° 8.779′ N, 82° 45.354′ W. Marker is in Tarpon Springs, Florida, in Pinellas County. Marker is at the intersection of East Tarpon Avenue and Hibiscus Street, on the left when traveling east on East Tarpon Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs FL 34689, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vinson's Department Store (a few steps from this marker); Meres Building (a few steps from this marker); Taylor Arcade (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed By Dave W, February 11, 2023
2. McAroy Drug Store Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
