Abbeville’s historic downtown is in great danger of being lost if something is not done in the near future. I’ve heard that such an effort is underway. Perhaps some of the monies raised from the admission and vendor fees for the Wild Hog Festival can be used toward this end.
Most people who drive through Abbeville have seen the iconic Coca-Cola sign (below) but unless you get out of your car and walk around, you won’t notice this great tile entryway. Paxson’s Drug Store was one of the busiest places in mid-20th-century Abbeville. Mike Henderson notes that Dr. Estes had his office upstairs.
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Could Paxon:s Drug Store be repaired !
I meant to say “city-wide”, ugghhh!!
What a great town. A perfect example of old southern downtown charm. The only thing missing is the brick streets.
I noticed on Google Maps that on this particular street, the businesses suffered from Bradford Pear trees getting out of control and SO large, although they were pretty. I see that they have apparently been chopped and the front of the stores can now be seen! A great improvement! Hopefully, the improvements on this street and sity-wide will continue, it’s an awesome ‘ville!!
I meant to say “city-wide”, ugghhh!!