A Respected Physician
Pemberton’s business officially opened its doors, and the company had $35,000 worth of the best high tech equipment at the time. The company even designed some of the equipment themselves, and in 1869, it was called a “magnificent establishment” by an Atlanta Constitution reporter.
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After the lab was relocated to Atlanta, the reporter referred to Pemberton’s business as “one of the most splendid Chemical Laboratories that there is in the country.” He was also dubbed “the most noted physician Atlanta ever had.” All of his accomplishments, success, and respect didn’t prevent the doctor from joining the Civil War when the time came. In May 1862, Pemberton joined the army of Confederacy.