Hendersonville in Henderson County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Justus Pharmacy

ca. 1900

Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 23, 2010

1. Justus Pharmacy Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built and operated as a pharmacy by Dr. William Hicks Justus whose son Fred ran the business until 1957. The pharmacy was then operated by the Beck Family until 1994. Home to the first soda fountain in Hendersonville.

Erected by Hendersonville Historic Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.

Location. 35° 18.954′ N, 82° 27.612′ W. Marker is in Hendersonville, North Carolina, in Henderson County. Marker is on North Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 303 North Main Street, Hendersonville NC 28792, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 300 N. Main (within shouting distance of this marker); 226-232 N. Main (within shouting distance of this marker); Ninth Avenue School (within shouting distance of this marker); Sixth Avenue School (within shouting distance of this marker); Cole Bank Building (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Dotson Store Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ripley - Shepherd Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 344 N. Main (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hendersonville.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 23, 2010

2. Justus Pharmacy Marker

Justus Pharmacy, seen today. Home to the first soda fountain in Hendersonville. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 23, 2010

3. Justus Pharmacy, seen today. Home to the first soda fountain in Hendersonville.

Corner of 3rd Street West (foreground) and North Main Street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 910 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 24, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.