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
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 for the 2007 Holiday Season, and
continues to host events throughout the
year 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.
local musicians do a little
"Pickin' on the Porch".
People bring their blankets and chairs to
sit on the lawn and enjoy the sounds of
the mountains, and take some time to do a
little shopping.
Beginning around Thanksgiving, the store
is open on weekends selling locally grown
Christmas trees and wreaths. The trees are
grown right up the mountain in Goshen,
and if you want, you can cut your own
tree.
the 370 acre Cowee-West's Mill National
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 for the 2007 Holiday Season, and
continues to host events throughout the
year 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.
local musicians do a little
"Pickin' on the Porch".
People bring their blankets and chairs to
sit on the lawn and enjoy the sounds of
the mountains, and take some time to do a
little shopping.
Beginning around Thanksgiving, the store
is open on weekends selling locally grown
Christmas trees and wreaths. The trees are
grown right up the mountain in Goshen,
and if you want, you can cut your own
tree.
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
Cowee-West's Mill Historic
District click on the link below.
Cowee-West's Mill 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
Cowee-West's Mill Historic
District click on the link below.
Cowee-West's Mill Historical
District Info
Tom Rickman behind the counter
Artisans, local food growers, and shoppers enjoy
the weekly tailgate market
the weekly tailgate market