Lawrenceburg Township in Dearborn County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

McCullough Drug Company

84 East High Street

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

1. McCullough Drug Company Marker

Inscription. The Ferris Drug Store was at this location as early as 1830. This building was built in 1853 after a fire destroyed the original. In 1901, the McCullough Drug Company purchased the building. John C. and his son John L. McCullough established a successful drug company that obtained patents for its cure-all medicines, which were sold across the country.

Erected 2013 by Lawrenceburg Main Street, Inc. • The Greater Cincinnati Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.

Location. 39° 5.584′ N, 84° 50.804′ W. Marker is in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, in Dearborn County. It is in Lawrenceburg Township. Marker is on East High Street west of Short Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 84 E High St, Lawrenceburg IN 47025, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 29 East High Street (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Lorey Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Hunt House Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Lawrenceburgh (about 300 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); Old Firehouse (about 300 feet away); Rescued Row Houses (about 300 feet away); Whitewater Canal (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lawrenceburg.

Also see . . . The McCullough Drug Company: Dromgooles Bitters. The McCullough Drug Company was located at High St. in Lawrenceburg. John and his son John Jr. would incorporate the business in 1901. The McCullough men were Pharmacists and were granted patents and trademarks for many of their products that they produce (Bottle Pickers) (Submitted on May 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

2. McCullough Drug Company Marker

McCullough Drug Company image. Click for full size.

Unknown via BottlePickers.com (Public Domain), September 18, 2011

3. McCullough Drug Company

John C. McCullough and his son, John Jr., are seen in their drug store.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.