Sisters in Deschutes County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Robert Smith General Store

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 21, 2025

1. Robert Smith General Store Marker

Inscription. On this site in 1895, the Robert Smith General Store was a substantial building owned by brothers Alex and Robert Smith, who also platted the town in 1901. The second floor was used for dances and Odd Fellows Lodge Meetings. The store catered to sheep men who purchased supplies during the summer range. Robert was also postmaster from 1903 to 1912. In 1937, the building was torn down and rebuilt as Bush’s Market. There has always been a grocery store at this location.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 44° 17.485′ N, 121° 33.018′ W. Marker is in Sisters, Oregon, in Deschutes County. It is on West Cascade Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 W Cascade Avenue, Sisters OR 97759, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Oregon’s High Desert.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is

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in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Owl Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); The Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Ladd’s Café (within shouting distance of this marker); Barclay Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Sorenson’s Auto Court (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hotel Sisters (about 400 feet away); Leithauser Supermarket (about 500 feet away); Hotel Gist (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sisters.

More about this marker. The marker is located at the SE corner of the building facing West Cascade Ave.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 21, 2025

2. Robert Smith General Store Marker

Robert Smith General Store image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 21, 2025

3. Robert Smith General Store

Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 22, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.