1704 Main St 

Vernon , TX 76384

Historic name: Vernon Drugstore (built 1884)

About This Property

Currently a vacant building.
Oldest drugstore in county. Founded 1882 in a dugout. First building (1884) housed office of Dr. H. H. Rhoads, co-owner and 40 years county health officer. First newspaper in county, the "Vernon Hornet", had its shop in the store building. Passing by were horse-drawn streetcars. Present building erected 1901. Store filled its 1,000,000th prescription in 1958. Customers include first Anglo-American born in Wilbarger County. (Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1966.)

Total Building Size (sq ft):
Zoning:
Incentives: Local Incentives Available!
Current Historic Designations: • Not individually listed on the National Register
• Not located in a National Register District
• Not located in a Local District
• Not a Local Landmark
• Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Nearby Businesses

Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed
Lot Size (acres) 0.0810
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft
Total Commercial Units
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft 4,672
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built 1884
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date
Parcel Number 5285001
Subdivision
Legal Description LOT 10 & N 2 FT OF LOT 11 BLK 3 ORIGINAL TOWN VERNON
Located Within
  • Main Street District

Survey Recommendations

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