Blackstone in Nottoway County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Chapins Horse & Mule Co.

115-117 E. Broad St

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 21, 2025

1. Chapins Horse & Mule Co. Marker

Inscription. Originally, H.L. Chapin opened Chapin's Horse & Mule Co. at this location in 1906. In 1940, Chapin expanded the building dividing it into three sections. One section served as a bowling alley during WWII, an A & P food store in the late 40's until around 1960, and a general store called the "Trading Post" in 1953 to 1998 operated by the Harry Levy family who later acquired the building around 1960. In 1965, Winn Brother's Furniture relocated to this location after a fire destroyed their Main and Broad business. A. David Carwile bought Winn Brother's Furniture in 1974 changing the name to Winn Furniture Inc. in 1998, Joe Levy sold the building to the Carwiles.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 37° 4.808′ N, 77° 59.795′ W. Marker is in Blackstone, Virginia, in Nottoway County. It is at the intersection of East Broad Street and Inge Street, on the left when traveling east on East Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 117 E Broad St, Blackstone VA 23824, United States

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Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Piedmont,

in Southside Virginia,

and specifically in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Blackstone Courier (within shouting distance of this marker); The L.C. Tucker Building, 101 S. Main Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); L.B. Spencer Drug Company (about 300 feet away); 108 North Main Street (about 300 feet away); First National Bank of Blackstone, VA. (about 300 feet away); Black’s and White’s Station (about 500 feet away); Dodge Brothers Dealership (about 500 feet away); The Blackstone Hotel (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 21, 2025

2. Chapins Horse & Mule Co. Marker

in Blackstone.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2025, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 39 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2025, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.