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[Buard's Phillips 66 Service Station in Marshall]

Description: Buard's Phillips 66 Service Station in Marshall was located at 1301 University where it intersects with Sanford Street. Therefore it was located within the historic "New Town Neighborhood," which is an African-American community of homes, businesses, professional offices, schools, and churches grouped around the Wiley College campus. The owner of the station, Polete Buard, was a self-made businessman. He was born and educated in Marshall. In 1929 he married Rebecca Drayden, whose biography … more
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Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Service Station in Marshall]

Description: A service station on Carter St. is a long-time business in Marshall. A small brick and siding building with a covered drive-through, it has two gas pumps in front. There are several vehicles parked around it. Carter Street is in the "New Town Neighborhood" of Marshall, which was established by 1930. It consists of residences, businesses, professional offices, schools, and churches that developed around Wiley College. New Town has become an area of historical interest about African-American… more
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Partner: Marshall Public Library
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