Kingsport in Sullivan County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Kingsport Drug

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 25, 2009

1. Kingsport Drug Marker

Inscription. This building was constructed in 1915 and housed the City's first drug store. Some of the first physicians in Kingsport kept their offices and practiced medicine on the second floor. The drug store featured one of the first soda fountains in town to sell Coca-Cola. Later on, the building served as a central location for various retail and discount stores. Renovation of the building took place in the early 1990's.

Erected by Downtown Kingsport Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 36° 32.72′ N, 82° 33.726′ W. Marker is in Kingsport, Tennessee, in Sullivan County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Broad Street on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 W Main St, Kingsport TN 37660, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Doyle Lawson (a few steps from this marker); Bank Of Kingsport (within shouting distance of this marker); Train Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gem Theatre (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); State Theater (about 600 feet away); Western Union Building

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(about 600 feet away); Barry Bales (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charles Wright (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingsport.

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Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 25, 2009

2. Kingsport Drug and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 860 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.