H.M. Smith General Merchandise and Fonthill Post Office
2023-10-24 - Russell County, KY - Photo from CM archives by Ed Waggener
Twelve Kentucky sites are being considered for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, including The H.M. Smith General Merchandise and Fonthill Post Office in Russell County. The H.M. Smith General Merchandise and Fonthill Post Office serves as an illustration of a rural country store with an attached post office dating back to the early 20th century. It symbolizes the influence these establishments had on both the commercial and social aspects of rural agricultural communities in Russell County from 1914 to 1973. This site was recognized as a Kentucky Landmark in 2003. Comments | Permalink
2023-10-24 - Russell County, KY - Photo from CM archives by Ed Waggener
Twelve Kentucky sites are being considered for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, including The H.M. Smith General Merchandise and Fonthill Post Office in Russell County. The H.M. Smith General Merchandise and Fonthill Post Office serves as an illustration of a rural country store with an attached post office dating back to the early 20th century. It symbolizes the influence these establishments had on both the commercial and social aspects of rural agricultural communities in Russell County from 1914 to 1973. This site was recognized as a Kentucky Landmark in 2003. Comments | Permalink