Near Buckholts in Milam County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sharp General Store
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 1, 2020
1. Sharp General Store Marker
Inscription.
Sharp General Store. . Civil War veteran Daniel G. Davis, Sr. (1836-1927) built this structure in two stages in 1895 and 1896. The Sharp General Store, which Davis and his descendants operated here until 1985, was the area's largest mercantile facility and main outlet for local produce. It offered banking services, public scales, and a place for local citizens to socialize and enjoy water from a barrel on the porch. It is a fine example of late 19th century free-standing commercial architecture.
Civil War veteran Daniel G. Davis, Sr. (1836-1927) built this structure in two stages in 1895 and 1896. The Sharp General Store, which Davis and his descendants operated here until 1985, was the area's largest mercantile facility and main outlet for local produce. It offered banking services, public scales, and a place for local citizens to socialize and enjoy water from a barrel on the porch. It is a fine example of late 19th century free-standing commercial architecture.
Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8002.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 30° 45.088′ N, 97° 9.365′ W. Marker is near Buckholts, Texas, in Milam County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 487 west of County Road 410A, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Buckholts TX 76518, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.
