Brunswick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Horine's Drug Store
In his second term as mayor in 1910, Dr. Arlington G. Horine, M.D., built a home and drug store that is arguably the showpiece of Brunswick's Square Corner.
Having established his first pharmacy in the "town between the tracks" in 1890, Dr. Horine moved his business and home to the center of the then-new downtown as the expanding B&O railroad yard compelled merchants to move up the hill.
The interior of the drug store also served as a soda fountain and confectionary. It was adorned with a tin ceiling, an intricate tile floor, a very large mirror, and beautiful woodwork throughout the store. In the back, Dr. Horine prepared the medications.
Horine's was popular for sandwiches, butterscotch and chocolate sundaes, milkshakes, ammonia and cherry cokes made from maraschino cherries, and lemon phosphates.
Dr. and Mrs. Horine, their son Lee (who took over the business following his father's death in 1956), and Mrs. Eleanor Shewbridge were well-known, friendly faces behind the counter for generations of Brunswick residents.
Dr. Horine was also a practicing physician. From 1891 to 1903, he served as surgeon for the B&O railroad, as well as Brunswick's Health Officer. He also served as mayor from 1906 to 1914.
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 39° 18.778′ N, 77° 37.607′ W. Marker is in Brunswick, Maryland, in Frederick County. It is at the intersection of North Maple Avenue and East Potomac Street, on the left when traveling south on North Maple Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brunswick MD 21716, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker:
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 6, 2025
2. Horine's Drug Store Marker
The drug store is in the background.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 6, 2025
3. A nearby decal of the Horine Building in a storefront window
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 137 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 6, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
