Magruder's is a

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and former chain in and around the

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metropolitan area. The store is owned by a family who were born and grew up in the Washington area. Magruder's is known for offering low prices on produce and other groceries. The store is smaller than those of larger chains, so the variety and availability of some products sometimes does not equal that of these larger chains. In 2006, Magruder's removed their

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s, that allow the holder to save money on purchases. In January 2013 Magruder's sold its Connecticut Avenue, D.C. store (which will continue to operate under the Magruder's name) and began liquidation sales at its other four stores.

History

In 1875, John H. Magruder purchased the grocery store at 1417 New York Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. where he had worked for ten years. Some, including the owners since 2013, claim a link to "Commodore John Magruder", presumably

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General

John B. Magruder John Bankhead Magruder (May 1, 1807 – February 18, 1871) was an American and Confederate military officer. A graduate of West Point, Magruder served with distinction during the Mexican–American War (1846–1848) and was a prominent Confede ...

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