John O'Ferrell Store explained

Olde Store (John O'Ferrell Store)
Location:West and 2nd Sts., Mongo, Springfield Township, LaGrange County, Indiana
Coordinates:41.6856°N -85.2794°W
Architecture:Greek Revival
Added:October 29, 1975
Refnum:75000024

John O'Ferrell Store, also known as "Olde Store", is a historic general store located at Mongo, Springfield Township, LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1832, and is a two-story, Greek Revival style frame building, with later 19th century additions. The replacement shed roofed front porch was added in the 1930s. Over its history, the store served as a post office, distillery, and informal courtroom.[1]

It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD) . Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology . Searchable database. 2016-05-01. Note: This includes Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: John O'Ferrell Store. 2016-05-01. Esther Van Buskirk. PDF. January 1975. and Accompanying photographs.