Old Thomas James Store

The Old Thomas James Store in Mathews Court House, Virginia pre-dates the American Civil War. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 2008. It has also been known as The Old Store and as James Store.[1]

Old Thomas James Store
James Store Interior, April 2011
Old Thomas James Store is located in Virginia
Old Thomas James Store
Old Thomas James Store is located in the United States
Old Thomas James Store
LocationMain & Maple Sts., Mathews Court House, Virginia
Coordinates37°26′9″N 76°19′14″W / 37.43583°N 76.32056°W / 37.43583; -76.32056
Arealess than one acre
Architectural style19th-century antebellum store, Other
NRHP reference No.08000244[1]
VLR No.057-5027
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMarch 28, 2008
Designated VLRJune 6, 2007, September 18, 2008[2]

It has been moved once or twice in its history, including in 1899, and is now located behind the Sibley's Store.[3]

It is individually listed on the NRHP but is also a contributing property in a historic district that is NRHP-listed, the Sibley's and James Store Historic District.

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. ^ Meg Greene Malvasi (March 23, 2007). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: The Old Thomas James Store / The Old Store / James Store" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and accompanying photos
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