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.

We have surpassed 25% of our fundraising goal of $300,000 in just six months!

Plan to attend and help with the next fund raising activities:

Saturday April 26

 Rummage/Treasure Sale

8:00 am to 2:00 pm

At Rickman Store

Saturday September 6th

Benefit Concert by David Holt

Fine Arts Center-Franklin High School

7:00 pm

 

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Join the Friends of Rickman Store! 

 

(Photos by Ralph Preston)

Located in the heart of the Cowee-West's Mill National Historic District, T.M.Rickman General 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 Cowee-West's Mill Historic District click on the link below.

Historical District Info