Watson Store
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About Watson Store
Watson Store, at 504 W. Shelby St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 4, 1983: the first place in Falmouth to be listed. Only 1,060 of Kentucky’s 3,367 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Vernacular, as it does for 182 other Kentucky listings. It was listed as part of Falmouth MRA. 13 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 5 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
504 W. Shelby St., Falmouth · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
11 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Vernacular style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Vernacular.
Memories of Watson Store
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Questions about Watson Store
Is Watson Store on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 4, 1983 (Register number 83002861).
Is Watson Store a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Kentucky has 30 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is DONALD B (towboat), 22.4 miles away.
Can you visit Watson 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 Watson Store?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 5 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 123848216. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.