Tarpon Springs in Pinellas County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Vinson's Department Store
111 East Tarpon Avenue
— Built Circa 1890 —
Photographed By Dave W, February 11, 2023
1. Vinson's Department Store Marker
Vinson’s Department Store was one of the town's first general stores. Vinson's sold furniture, sewing machines, baby buggies, pianos, clothing, shoes, and other assorted merchandise. James Vinson and his brother, L. D. Vinson, operated Vinson's. L. D. Vinson later became a certified embalmer and filled the town's need for funeral services. He opened Vinson's funeral home, a business that still operates today.
Erected by City of Tarpon Springs, Florida.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 28° 8.779′ N, 82° 45.347′ W. Marker is in Tarpon Springs, Florida, in Pinellas County. Marker is on East Tarpon Avenue east of Hibiscus Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 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. McAroy Drug Store (a few steps from this marker); Meres Building (a few steps from this marker); Taylor Arcade (within shouting distance of this marker); Faklis Department Store & Shoe Repair and Faklis Orthopedic Services (within shouting distance of this marker); Tarpon Springs Historic District
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Photographed By Dave W, February 11, 2023
2. Vinson's Department 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 16 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.
