Oroville in Butte County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
First Pharmacy
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 7, 2013
1. First Pharmacy Marker
1855
B.S.A. Troop 29
(Seal of the American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976)
Erected by Boy Scout Troop 29.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 39° 30.834′ N, 121° 33.375′ W. Marker is in Oroville, California, in Butte County. Marker is on Montgomery Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1940, Oroville CA 95965, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Liberty Pole In The West (within shouting distance of this marker); The American (within shouting distance of this marker); First Banking Institution in Ophir (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First Oroville Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Gardella-Reece Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Boehme & Heep Saloon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gray Nurse Hardware (about 300 feet away); Edison Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oroville.
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 7, 2013
2. First Pharmacy Marker
The marker is embedded in the sidewalk.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 681 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
