Williamsburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Pasteur & Galt Apothecary Shop

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

1. Pasteur & Galt Apothecary Shop Marker

Inscription. William Pasteur and John Minson Galt traveled to England to study medicine before returning to Williamsburg to practice. They were partners in this apothecary shop from 1775 to 1778. In addition to dispensing drugs, they provided surgical, midwifery and general medical services.

Erected 1996 by Eli Lilly and Company.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.

Location. 37° 16.299′ N, 76° 41.702′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is on East Duke of Glouscester Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williamsburg VA 23185, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Virginia’s Peninsula,

in Coastal Virginia,

and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

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 territory

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of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Scrivener Store (here, next to this marker); Alexander Craig House (a few steps from this marker); Nicholson Store (a few steps from this marker); John Crump House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Coke Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Edinburgh Castle Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); The Raleigh Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlton's Coffeehouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

2. Pasteur & Galt Apothecary Shop Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

3. Pasteur & Galt Apothecary Shop Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,084 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 14, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.