Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary
Photographed by Phyllis Prats, February 28, 2007
1. Stabler Leadbeater Apothecary Marker
Erected 1992 by the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.
Location. 38° 48.256′ N, 77° 2.559′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. It is on South Fairfax Street south of King Street, on the right when traveling south. It is on the building wall between the windows below the Apothecary sign. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 S Fairfax Street, Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the 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 the territory 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 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Lynching of Benjamin Thomas (a few steps from this marker); Col. John Fitzgerald (within shouting distance of this marker); Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ramsay House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Ramsay House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.
Regarding Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary. The pharmacy operated until 1933.
Also see . . .
1. Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum. (Submitted on February 28, 2007.)
2. Edward Stabler, Apothecary and Abolitionist. (Submitted on February 28, 2007.)
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Photographed by Phyllis Prats, February 28, 2007
2. Stabler Leadbeater Apothecary Marker
Photographed by Phyllis Prats, February 28, 2007
3. Inside the Stabler Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
Photographed by Phyllis Prats, February 28, 2007
4. Pharmacy Request from Mrs. Martha Washington
This request directed to Edward Stabler on behalf of Martha Washington reads: “Mrs. Washington desires Mr. Stabler will send by the bearer, a quart bottle of his best castor oil, and the bill for it. Mount Vernon, April 22nd, 1802.” Mrs. Washington was in failing health at the time of this request and passed away several weeks later on May 22, 1802. —Apothecary Museum Collection
Photographed by Phyllis Prats, February 28, 2007
5. Proprietors' Names Listed on Back Wall
1792—Edward Stabler; 1826—E. Stabler & Son; 1831—William Stabler; 1840—Wm. Stabler & Co.; 1844—W. Stabler & Bro.; 1852—John Leadbeater; 1857—J. Leadbeater & Son; 1860—Leadbeater & Co. Click image to zoom in and read list of remedies gilded on the windows.
Photographed by Phyllis Prats, February 28, 2007
6. Shelves, Jars and Bottles
Photographed by Phyllis Prats, February 28, 2007
7. Stabler Leadbeater Apothecary
The pharmacy occupies two adjacent buildings (in yellow trim) at 105 and 107 South Fairfax Street less than three blocks from the waterfront in Old-Town Alexandria.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2007, by Phyllis Prats of Springfield, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,392 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 28, 2007, by Phyllis Prats of Springfield, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
