Graham in Alamance County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Wrike Drug
Photographed By Paul Jordan, March 6, 2010
1. Wrike Drug Marker
unaltered but for the
new store front
1902
Erected by Graham Historic District Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 36° 4.204′ N, 79° 24.029′ W. Marker is in Graham, North Carolina, in Alamance County. Marker is on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 North Main Street, Graham NC 27253, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alamance County Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Vestal Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Alamance County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Montwhite Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Built to House the Alamance Gleaner (about 300 feet away); The Harden House (about 300 feet away); Together We Rise 9/11 Memorial (about 400 feet away); Graham's First Bank (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Graham.
Regarding Wrike Drug. The three story building was built in 1901, by Dr. J.C. Simmons for his drug store. After Simmons retired, it was operated as Farrell-Hayes Drug Store and
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Additional keywords. Alamance, Company Shops, Dr. J.C. Simmons, Farrell-Hayes Druggists, Curtis Wrike
Photographed By Paul Jordan, June 29, 2010
2. Wrike Drug Marker
Photographed By Mark Parker, March 12, 2024
3. Wrike Drug building
Photographed By Mark Parker, March 12, 2024
4. Wrike Drugs sign
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2010, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A.. This page has been viewed 1,114 times since then and 48 times this year. Last updated on May 11, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2010, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A.. 3, 4. submitted on March 17, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
