Sharp General Store

Address

County

utm_east

Milam

utm_zone

utm_north

Sharp

14

		Latitude	Longitude
		N 30.75149°	W 97.15612°

Location

Repair Condition

front of store in Sharp

excellent

Marker Text

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. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1995