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The sign on the side of Young Brothers Pharmacy in downtown Cartersville has been authenticated by the Coca-Cola Company as the first of its kind. It dates back to 1894, when an industrious Coca-Cola syrup salesman, named James , put down his order pad and picked up a paintbrush to create the sign in hopes of encouraging thirsty train riders to stop and drink Coca-Cola.
Buried under 25 layers of paint, the sign might have been lost forever; but, Pharmacy Owner Dean Cox restored the sign, as it first appeared more than a century ago. Inside Young Brothers Pharmacy, visitors learn how the original sign was uncovered through photographic displays of the restoration. Outside, visitors can stop and take a selfie with the early logo, and appreciate it as an ode to a beverage that is now recognized around the world.
Know Before You Go
There is free parking directly in front of the sign. Otherwise, downtown Cartersville has free street parking and small parking lots nearby.
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