Maces Spring in Scott County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

A. P. Carter Grocery

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 18, 2023

1. A.P. Carter Grocery Marker

Inscription.

“It all began with A. P. Carter at his little store, once papered with sheets of music he had written.” – Janette Carter

A. P. Carter (1891-1960) built a general store in the mid-1940s when he was no longer performing or recording. In 1974, his daughter Janette transformed it into a concert venue, a place where she and other musicians gave concerts. Her Saturday night shows drew such crowds they outgrew it by 1976.

After moving the concerts to the new Fold next door, Janette converted the store into a Museum to display the many objects in the family's collection. The store, which has been designated a state (1976) and national (1985) historic landmark, still looks as it did when A. P. built it.

Captions:
Top: A. P. Carter in his later years. Janette said that everyone who knew him, loved him.
Bottom: A. P. Carter's store was restored in 2009. Great care was taken to preserve the 1940s-era interior. Fixtures from the original grocery store now house historic memorabilia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1974.

Location. 36° 40.099′ N, 82° 24.772′ W. Marker is in Maces Spring, Virginia

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, in Scott County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of A P Carter Highway (Virginia Route 614) and Lunsford Mill Road (Virginia Route 691), on the left when traveling east. Marker is in Carter Family Fold. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3465 A P Carter Hwy, Hiltons VA 24258, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A. P. Carter Boyhood Home (within shouting distance of this marker); At the Park (within shouting distance of this marker); June Carter Cash (approx. 3.2 miles away); Houston’s Fort (approx. 3.8 miles away); Kilgore Fort House (approx. 4.8 miles away); The Block House (approx. 7 miles away); First Court of Scott County (approx. 8.1 miles away); McConnell's Birthplace (approx. 8.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maces Spring.

Also see . . .
1. A.P. Carter Store (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the store, which was listed in 1985. (National Archives) (Submitted on July 19, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. A. P. Carter (1891–1960). A. P. Carter was a song collector and member of the Carter Family, a trio that helped to pioneer what became known as country music. (Wayne W. Daniel, Encyclopedia Virginia) (Submitted on July 19, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 18, 2023

2. A. P. Carter Grocery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.