National Register of Historic Places

Dismuke Storehouse

Americus, Sumter County, Georgia
Listed
March 7, 1996
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96000247

About this property

Dismuke Storehouse, also known as Minyard's Store, is a historic commercial building built in 1899, in Americus in Sumter County, Georgia, U.S.. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, since March 7, 1996, for its contributions to African American heritage, local commerce, and architecture. The building was constructed in 1899, by Joseph H. Dismuke, a businessman, and carpenter. It was used initially as a grocery store, where he sold vegetables purchased from local farmers. In 1922, the building was purchased by John Minyard, and it was used to continue to operate a grocery store, and he added a cafe, that became a well-known gathering place for the local African-American community. A barbershop was added in later history. In 1995, the site was awarded funds from the state to repair the flood damages after Tropical Storm Jerry. National Register of Historic Places listings in Sumter County, Georgia This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the National Park Service.

Location

505 N. Lee St.
Americus, Sumter County, Georgia
32.07739, -84.23216

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Questions about this property

When was Dismuke Storehouse listed on the National Register?

Dismuke Storehouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 7, 1996.

What type of historic resource is Dismuke Storehouse?

Dismuke Storehouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Dismuke Storehouse?

The period of significance for Dismuke Storehouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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