National Register of Historic Places

Jones, R.M., General Store

LaGrange, Troup County, Georgia
Listed
February 10, 2009
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
08001321

About this property

The R. M. Jones General Store, also known as the Crossroads Store, is a historic general store in Jones Crossroads, Troup County, Georgia. The rock building was constructed by Monroe Jones in 1903. It has been owned and operated by members of the Avery family since the 1920s. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 10, 2009. It is located at 6926 Whitesville Road. The store's history is noted on a historical marker for Jones Crossroads. National Register of Historic Places listings in Troup County, Georgia

Location

6926 Whitesville Rd.
LaGrange, Troup County, Georgia
32.86980, -85.03527

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Nearby Battles

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When was Jones, R.M., General Store listed on the National Register?

Jones, R.M., General Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 10, 2009.

What type of historic resource is Jones, R.M., General Store?

Jones, R.M., General Store is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Jones, R.M., General Store is recorded as the industrial era.

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