Morgan & Lindsey was an American variety store chain. At its peak, it had 85 outlets in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi. The company was headquartered in Jasper, Texas, and became a subsidiary of G. C. Murphy in 1959. The chain continued to operate Morgan & Lindsey stores until 1980, when most were re-branded to G. C. Murphy.
| Industry | Retail |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1921 in Oakdale, Louisiana |
| Defunct | 1980 |
| Successor | G. C. Murphy |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Number of locations | 85 |
Area served | Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi |
History
editThe first Morgan & Lindsey store opened in Oakdale, Louisiana in 1921. By 1923, the store had stores in DeRidder and Natchitoches, Louisiana, along with Lufkin and Jasper, Texas.[1]
G. C. Murphy assumed ownership of the Morgan and Lindsey chain in 1959 and continued to operate the chain as a subsidiary.[2] G. C. Murphy continued to operate the stores under the Morgan and Lindsey name until 1980, when most were converted to the G. C. Murphy brand.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Local concern opens branch house in Natchitoches, LA". The Oakdale Journal. March 1, 1923. p. 1. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ "Morgan & Lindsey now G. C. Murphy subsidiary". Bedford County Press. April 16, 1959. p. 7. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ "Former Morgan & Lindsey employees host third reunion". The Crowley Post Signal. June 10, 2001. pp. 9B. Retrieved March 4, 2022.