Last updated: January 23, 2021
Place
Plains Trading Post
NPS Photo
Quick Facts
Location:
128 Main Street Plains, GA
Designation:
part of the National Historic Preservation District
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Amenities
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Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
This building was erected in 1902 by Everett Lunsford, Jon E. French, and Edward Timmerman and was named the General Store. In 1909, the building was sold to Alton Carter and renamed Plains Mercantile Company.In 1934, Alton Carter sold the building to Hewlitt Carlton.
Mr. Carlton continued the mercantile trade until 1935 when he sold it to H.B. Moman, who renamed it M and M Cash Store.
The store was in existence until the retirement of Mr. Moman in 1965.In 1966, Fain Sutherland purchased the business.
In 1973, Ernest Turner bought the store and operated it throughout the campaign years.
Currently the building is called The Trading Post and sells souvenirs and political memorabilia.
Mr. Carlton continued the mercantile trade until 1935 when he sold it to H.B. Moman, who renamed it M and M Cash Store.
The store was in existence until the retirement of Mr. Moman in 1965.In 1966, Fain Sutherland purchased the business.
In 1973, Ernest Turner bought the store and operated it throughout the campaign years.
Currently the building is called The Trading Post and sells souvenirs and political memorabilia.