Black's Store
Also known as Curiosity Shop
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Black's Store
Black's Store, at 1st Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 1976. The Register lists it for its commerce and transportation, at the state level.
What it isHampton, Illinois. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 16 MB · National Archives↗Finding Black's Store
1st Ave., Hampton
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Black's Store
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Black's Store
Is Black's Store on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 28, 1976 (Register number 76000727).
Is Black's Store a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Lonestar, 5.6 miles away.
Can you visit Black's Store?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Black's Store?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 16 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 28893985 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.