First Coca-Cola Painted Wall Sign

Overview

A Coca-Cola syrup salesman named James Couden painted a sign advertising the soda on the side of Young Brothers Pharmacy (known as Young Bros Drug Company at the time). It turns out he made history with his work of art as this was the first Coca-Cola painted wall sign in the world. The pharmacy celebrates the advertisement with a display of Coke memorabilia and collectibles. Interestingly, the Coca-Cola Co. regularly repainted the sign until the late 1970s, but underneath all those paint jobs was the original sign, which was restored in 1989.

Quick Facts

Status

Existing

Locality or neighborhood

Cartersville

State or province

Georgia

Address

2 W. Main St., Cartersville, GA 30120 Google Maps · Apple Maps

Postal code

30120