Coalmont in Grundy County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Creighton's Store
Coalmont, TN
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 27, 2021
1. Creighton's Store Marker
Inscription.
Creighton's Store. Coalmont, TN. Established in the early 1900s, Creighton and Sons General Store was owned and operated by three generations. It was a Sears building delivered to Coalmont on the “Mountain Goat” train and assembled on site. The first storekeeper was William “Pappy” Creighton, who operated the store until his death in 1945. His son Bob ran the store until 1975. Bob's son Sam managed the store until 2012. The proprietors never sold tobacco or alcohol products. Many mountain people sitting around the pot-bellied stove were celebrated and enriched for almost a century at Creighton's and Sons General Store.
Established in the early 1900s, Creighton & Sons General Store was owned and operated by three generations. It was a Sears building delivered to Coalmont on the “Mountain Goat” train and assembled on site. The first storekeeper was William “Pappy” Creighton, who operated the store until his death in 1945. His son Bob ran the store until 1975. Bob's son Sam managed the store until 2012. The proprietors never sold tobacco or alcohol products. Many mountain people sitting around the pot-bellied stove were celebrated and enriched for almost a century at Creighton's & Sons General Store.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2E 86.)
Location. 35° 20.295′ N, 85° 42.219′ W. Marker is in Coalmont, Tennessee, in Grundy County. Marker is at the intersection of Tennessee Route 56 and Phipps Street, on the left when traveling south on State Route 56. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7382 TN-56, Coalmont TN 37313, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. United Methodist Church
Regarding Creighton's Store. The building now houses a barbeque restaurant.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 27, 2021
2. Creighton's Store Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 403 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 28, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
