Buffalo in Cass County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Bateman Drugstore
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Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 3, 2023
1. Bateman Drugstore Marker
One of the original retail sites in Buffalo, this brick structure was built in 1902 by G. E. Batemen as a drugstore. This building was shortened in 1998. The interior was altered and remodeled as the use of the building changed. The false front and X cross work on the brick still remains.
Erected by City of Buffalo Historic Preservation Commission, U.S. Dept of the Interior, National Park Service's Historic Preservation Fund, and State Historical Society of North Dakota. (Marker Number 12.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 46° 55.184′ N, 97° 33.001′ W. Marker is in Buffalo, North Dakota, in Cass County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (County Road 10) and Bush Avenue North, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. The marker is beside the sidewalk at the southwest corner of the Buffalo Post Office building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 Main Street, Buffalo
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Regionally, this marker is in the Red River Valley and in Greater Fargo Area. It is also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor, on the prairies, and on the Northern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Buffalo Area Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Quirk Lumber Office (within shouting distance of this marker); 1916 Buffalo High School (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away); Calgary Episcopal Church Rectory (about 700 feet away); Old Stone Church (about 800 feet away); More House (about 800 feet away); St. Thomas Church, Grotto and Crucifix Shrine (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buffalo.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 3, 2023
2. Bateman Drugstore Marker
The marker is beside the sidewalk at the southwest corner of the Buffalo Post Office building.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 3, 2023
3. Bateman Drugstore Marker
The marker is beside the mailbox at the southwest (left) corner of the Buffalo Post Office building.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 3, 2023
4. Bateman Drugstore / United States Post Office
Brick masonry detail.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 3, 2023
5. Bateman Drugstore / United States Post Office (east elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 19, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
