About this property
F.W. Scheper Store is a historic general store located at Port Royal, Beaufort County, South Carolina. The store is one of the last remaining 19th century commercial buildings in Port Royal. It was built in 1885, and is a large two-story frame commercial building, with a one-story addition constructed between 1905 and 1912. It is the largest historic commercial building remaining in Port Royal. The store served the community from its construction by German immigrant F.W. Scheper until it closed for business in 1950.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 04000652. It was listed on June 21, 2004.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Scheper, F.W., Store listed on the National Register?
Scheper, F.W., Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Scheper, F.W., Store?
Scheper, F.W., Store is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Scheper, F.W., Store?
The period of significance for Scheper, F.W., Store is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1885.
Can I research the history near Scheper, F.W., Store?
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