Baxter Springs in Cherokee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Chicago Drug Store
Baxter Springs Historic Walking Tour
On this site, G. G. Gregg established the Chicago Drug Store in 1868, just as the town became a center for the cattle trade. The block of businesses was known as Keenan's Old Stand at that time. The Drug Store carried prescriptive and non-prescriptive medications, paint, oil, glass and fine jewelry. Gregg ran the business until 1895 when he sold to A. R. Kane. The Kane Drug Store also included a jewelry shop and watch repair service.
In 1900, Kane became one of he founders of the Baxter National Bank. In this century the building housed the Barnes Drug Store in the 1920s and the Reed Drug Store in the 1950s.
Erected by Baxter Springs Heritage Center & Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 37° 1.5′ N, 94° 44.124′ W. Marker is in Baxter Springs, Kansas, in Cherokee County. Marker is on Military Avenue (U.S. 69) near 11th Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1035 Military Avenue, Baxter Springs KS 66713, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Opperman Harness and Saddle Shop (a few steps from this marker); Drovers' and Farmers' Bank (a few steps from this marker); Murder of C. M. Taylor (within shouting distance of this marker); Polster Dry Goods Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Illinois Cash Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Café on the Route, Baxter Springs, Kansas (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohlen's Restaurant and Bakery (within shouting distance of this marker); Crowell Bank (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baxter Springs.
Also see . . . Baxter Springs Heritage Center & Museum. Museum website homepage (Submitted on November 2, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 900 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.