Salem in Dent County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
L. N. Coffman Company
Photographed by Thomas Smith, June 26, 2024
1. L. N. Coffman Company Marker
The L. N. Coffman Company is the third oldest business in the City of Salem. It was started in 1895 on the lot at the corner of Fourth and Jackson Streets, in the Dilworth building. The business originally involved purchasing produce and poultry. In 1914, the company discontinued the produce business, and by 1922, the business was wholesale only. The business has moved only once during its existence-down the street to the corner of Fourth and Washington Street- its present location. The present business location is called the old "Square Store" building. Thomas P. Upshaw, W. F. Hinch and Thomas Vaughn built the building for Hugh Thomas. Thomas rented it to Salem Mercantile Company. It was sold to W. J. Martin who along with T. P. Dent, put in a furniture, hardware and tinsmith shop. When Mr. Martin retired he sold the building to L. N. Coffman.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 37° 38.728′ N, 91° 32.252′ W. Marker is in Salem, Missouri, in Dent County. It is at the intersection of North Washington Street
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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: H & R Block - Block 15 (here, next to this marker); Pratt, Mitchell & Company, CPA (within shouting distance of this marker); Fleming Variety (within shouting distance of this marker); Vandivort Drug Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bank of Salem (about 300 feet away); Dent County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Craig Plaza (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Dent County Courthouse (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Thomas Smith, June 26, 2024
2. L. N. Coffman Company Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2024, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2024, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
