Salem in Dent County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
VIP Properties - Block 10
Photographed by Thomas Smith, June 26, 2024
1. VIP Properties Marker
Dent Brothers Hardware was established on the "Dent Block" in 1867 by Ferguson Dent. He sold it to Mark Winnett Dent in 1876. Sons Frank and George became owners in 1895. George's sons Pete, Winnett "Doc" and Bill Dent assumed ownership about 1958. The building was destroyed by fire and rebuilt two times: in 1880 and 1925. Dent Brothers Hardware was eventually sold to Walker Plumbing, who then sold it to Pat Tackett, VIP Properties. Tackett purchased the building on October 28,2008 and is the current occupant. The top photo is of Bill, Winnett "Doc" and Pete Dent.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 37° 38.713′ N, 91° 32.162′ W. Marker is in Salem, Missouri, in Dent County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and East Fourth Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salem MO 65560, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Missouri. It is also in the American Ozarks, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Craig Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Greene's Jewelry Store (a few steps from this marker); Dent County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Vandivort Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed by Thomas Smith, June 26, 2024
2. VIP Properties Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2024, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2024, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
