John O'Ferrell Store

John O'Ferrell Store, also known as "Olde Store", is a historic general store located at Mongo, Springfield Township, LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1832, and is a two-story, Greek Revival style frame building, with later 19th century additions. The replacement shed roofed front porch was added in the 1930s. Over its history, the store served as a post office, distillery, and informal courtroom.[2]:2

Olde Store (John O'Ferrell Store)
John O'Ferrell Store, May 2012
LocationWest and 2nd Sts., Mongo, Springfield Township, LaGrange County, Indiana
Coordinates41°41′8″N 85°16′46″W
Area0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Built1832 (1832)
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No.75000024[1]
Added to NRHPOctober 29, 1975

It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.[1]

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD)" (Searchable database). Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. Retrieved 2016-05-01. Note: This includes Esther Van Buskirk (January 1975). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: John O'Ferrell Store" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-05-01. and Accompanying photographs.


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