George Washington Lawson (1862-1931)

TitleGeorge Washington Lawson (1862-1931)
Publication TypeMagazine Article
Year of Publication1988
AuthorsLawson, Herbert
MagazineSmoky Mountain Historical Society Newsletter
Volume14
Issue Number4
Pages108-120
Date Publishedwinter
SubjectsBusinesses, Park development, Personal narratives
Description

George Lawson was one of the founders of the Caton-Lawson Drug Store, which became the Sevierville Drug Store. This article describes his life, the events around the drug stores, and entries from his diary of 1896-1897. It includes two photographs and copies of primary sources such as contracts, advertisements, and his donation to the GSMNP.

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