SPECIAL EPISODE: After 71 years, Butt Drugs closes its doors...
A steady stream of customers visited Corydon’s Butt Drugs during their last day of business on the morning of Saturday, April 29. People of all ages waited patiently to purchase merchandise, ice cream, and get a signature soda fountain beverage one last time.
It was a somber occasion as many looked through what little remained of the signature “I Love Butt Drugs” tshirts and merchandise. But there was also joy as many shared their favorite memories of visiting Butt Drugs.
“Butt Drugs is such a landmark. They were such nice people. I would regularly drink their coffee and buy their candy,” Diane Ryan of Lanesville said.
The staff was busy, making dozens of shakes and soda drinks, too busy to dwell on the closing as a non-stop line of customers flowed by the counter.
“I’ve learned in this community 30 years. When I first moved here, everyone told me Butt Drugs was one of the first places I need to go to,” Lisa Rathgeber from Ramsey said.
“I didn’t think about getting choked up but when I walked in, it suddenly became very said, Rathgeber said as her voice broke.
Owner Katie Butt Beckort spent the morning greeting and chatting with the visitors, reminiscing about the history of the business and the memories.
“This week has kind of felt like a wake, but in reality, it’s been a celebration of life. So many people this week have come to celebrate. Celebrate memories,” Beckort said.
What happens next with the building remains to be seen, but the loss to the town will be felt by many. Butt Drugs was a staple of downtown Corydon and very few businesses have had such an impact on the community’s residents.
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