William Rea Store
Listed as “Rea, William, Store”
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About William Rea Store
William Rea Store, at E. Williams St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 15, 1970: the first place in Murfreesboro to be listed. Only 47 of North Carolina’s 3,076 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce, at the state level. Eight 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 · 13 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
E. Williams St., Murfreesboro · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of William Rea Store
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about William Rea Store
Is William Rea Store on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 15, 1970 (Register number 70000457).
Is William Rea Store a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit William Rea 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 William Rea Store?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 13 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 47720885 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.