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Old Rock Store

Chappell Hill, Washington County

Marker Text

Town's early masonry store, built 1869 by merchant John E. Glass. Has thick sandstone walls, massive hand-hewn and pegged pine timbers, doors and window shutters made with square nails. Tenants have been grocers and the Chappell Hill Post Office.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description At Main and Cedar Streets (W side of road), Chappell Hill.
Marker # 8383
Dedicated 1971
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code
Latitude, Longitude 30.142692, -96.256358

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