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| Founded | 1875; 150 years ago (1875) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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| Founder | John Magruder |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. ,U.S. |
Area served | Washington metropolitan area |
| Website | https://www.magrudersofdc.com/ |
Magruder's is agrocery store and former chain in and around theWashington, D.C.metropolitan area, founded in 1875.
In 1875, John H. Magruder purchased the grocery store at 1417New York Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.[1] where he had worked for ten years.[2] Some, including the owners since 2013,[3] claim a link to "Commodore John Magruder", presumablyConfederate generalJohn B. Magruder.[4]
The store is owned by a family who were born and grew up in the Washington area. In 2006, Magruder's removed theirloyalty cards, allowing regular customers to save money on purchases.[citation needed] In 2009, stores located inCleveland Park,Annandale andFalls Church closed.[5][6]
In January 2013, Magruder's sold itsChevy ChaseConnecticut Avenue store, which continues to operate under the Magruder's name as the sole flagship location. It also began liquidation sales at its other four stores, inAlexandria,Gaithersburg,Rockville andVienna.[5]