T.M. Rickman
General Store
General Store
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The T.M.Rickman General Store, a part of
the 370 acre Cowee/West's Mill National
Register Historic District, was acquired by
the Land Trust for the Little Tennessee in
August of 2007. Since then the community
has been active with fundraising, making
the purchase a reality.
The store re-opened it's doors to the
public through the 2007 Holiday Season
on weekends thanks to the enthusiastic
involvement of neighbors organized as the
"Friends of Rickman Store".
The turnout has been great, and many
have been able to enjoy the festive nature
of the store. Historic displays bring back
memories to many about the early families
of Cowee; and it is exciting to see that the
building is already providing our youth
with opportunities for learning about our
history and the rural lifestyle of our
community.
the 370 acre Cowee/West's Mill National
Register Historic District, was acquired by
the Land Trust for the Little Tennessee in
August of 2007. Since then the community
has been active with fundraising, making
the purchase a reality.
The store re-opened it's doors to the
public through the 2007 Holiday Season
on weekends thanks to the enthusiastic
involvement of neighbors organized as the
"Friends of Rickman Store".
The turnout has been great, and many
have been able to enjoy the festive nature
of the store. Historic displays bring back
memories to many about the early families
of Cowee; and it is exciting to see that the
building is already providing our youth
with opportunities for learning about our
history and the rural lifestyle of our
community.
The Rickman Store was a mainstay
in the Cowee Community for
many years. Constructed in 1895
by John Hall, Thomas Rickman
purchased the store in 1925 and
operated it until his death in 1994.
Many of the original fixtures are
still in place, including wormy
chestnut paneling upstairs. For
more information regarding the
West's Mill Historic District click
on the link below.
Historical District Info
in the Cowee Community for
many years. Constructed in 1895
by John Hall, Thomas Rickman
purchased the store in 1925 and
operated it until his death in 1994.
Many of the original fixtures are
still in place, including wormy
chestnut paneling upstairs. For
more information regarding the
West's Mill Historic District click
on the link below.
Historical District Info
