Early Site of Dr. Logue's Drugstore

Known as first drugstore in Republic of Texas. Founded 1844 by Dr. John G. Logue (1815-1861), who came here after graduation (1842) from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. A partner of his for a time was Dr. John H. Bowers, physician (1836) to captive dictator Santa Anna. Store has had a succession of owners. One, Dr. R.H. Harrison, founded city's railway hospital. Later owners Weller & Burford served trade area extending to Gonzales and Bastrop. O.A. Zumwalt (1870-1951) was proprietor for 48 years. The store, operated on various sites, is now on Bowie Street. (1973)

Early Site of Dr. Logue's Drugstore is a historical marker in Columbus, Colorado County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 110 historical markers documented in Colorado County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 129 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.7055, -96.5391 near Columbus. The nearest cataloged historic site is Stage Lines Through Columbus (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Tumlinson Family, Columbus Oak, and 1890 Cornerstone Ceremony.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5089001237. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.