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Owen Drug Co.

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SC Picture Project / Lexington County / Owen Drug Co.

These buildings in the heart of Batesburg-Leesville‘s downtown historic district represent businesses that have long catered to the needs of locals. Carriage companies and apothecaries were vital to towns big and small during the 19th century. And lucky for the people of this small community, Owen Drug Co. is still going strong!

Owen Drug Company

Sara Long of Batesburg-Leesville, 2013 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Owen Drug Co. offers a full pharmacy and – best of all – an old-fashioned soda fountain. Here is what the owners have to say:

“When you visit Owen Drug Company, you’re invited to step back in time for a refreshing break at our soda fountain. We have hand-dipped Mayfield ice cream in lots of flavors, fountain sodas, creamy milkshakes, candy and more. Our soda fountain is one of the remaining few, and it’s the perfect place to sit, relax, and enjoy delicious refreshments. And don’t forget to glance up at the original tin ceiling for a feeling of real down home nostalgia.”

Batesburg-Leesville

Ann Helms of Spartanburg © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Batesburg-Leesville is located in the western portion of Lexington County. Until they united in 1993, Batesburg and Leesville were two separate towns. Over a period of decades, joint ventures between the two towns gradually pointed them in the direction of consolidation.

Plan Your Trip: Owen Drug Co.

Where is Owen Drug Co. located?
Address: 501 West Railroad Avenue, Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29006
GPS Coordinates: 33.906650,-81.547248
Website: http://www.owendrugco.com/
What else should I see?
Mitchell-Shealy House 1.9 miles
Hendrix House 2.2 miles
Wittenberg Lutheran Church 3.2 miles
Ezekial Etheredge House 3.8 miles
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    1. Megan Stewart says

      May 31, 2013 at 10:58 AM

      Your map is off by about 15 miles.

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      • SCIWAY says

        May 31, 2013 at 2:35 PM

        Thank you, Megan, for taking the time to let us know of the map error! We have corrected the problem and very much appreciate the feedback. SCIWAY is a website created for South Carolina by all who love her, and we depend on contributions from folks such as yourself. So everyone, please keep the feedback coming!

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