Otsego in Otsego County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dr. Thrall's Pharmacy
c. 1832
| | Hartwick, NY | |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 15, 2024
1. Dr. Thrall's Pharmacy Marker
Originally built by Dr. Paris Pray,
Dr. Freeborn Garrison Thrall took over the
pharmacy practice and building in 1835.
Dr. Thrall mixed medicines and remedies
in his shop using herbs grown in his garden
and supplies purchased from wholesalers.
Thrall hosted gatherings of physicians and
performed dissections on the second floor.
Erected by The Farmers' Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Horticulture & Forestry • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 42° 42.703′ N, 74° 55.774′ W. Marker is in Otsego, New York, in Otsego County. It is on New York State Route 80, on the left when traveling north. Marker and building are on The Farmers' Museum grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5775 New York Route 80, Cooperstown NY 13326, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Mohawk Valley. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Country Lawyer's Office (a few steps from this marker); Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Smith Morey Barn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Filer's Corners Schoolhouse (about
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 15, 2024
2. Dr. Thrall's Pharmacy
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 15, 2024
3. Dr. Thrall's Pharmacy Interior
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 17, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
