Thomas James Store, Old
Listed as “James, Thomas, Store, Old” · Also known as The Old Store; James Store
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Thomas James Store, Old
Thomas James Store, Old, at Main & Maple Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 28, 2008. It was among the first 3 of Mathews’s 7 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture and commerce, at the local level. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric commercial building in Virginia, United States. 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 · 50 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Main & Maple Sts., Mathews · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
4 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Thomas James Store, Old
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Questions about Thomas James Store, Old
Is Thomas James Store, Old on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 28, 2008 (Register number 08000244).
Is Thomas James Store, Old a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Christ Church, 17.8 miles away.
Can you visit Thomas James Store, Old?
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 Thomas James Store, Old?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 50 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 41681881 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.