The Rickman Store

The T.M.Rickman General Store, a part of the 370 acre Cowee/West's Mill National Register Historic District, was acquired by the Land Trust for the Little Tennessee in August of 2007. Since then the community has been active with fundraising, making the purchase a reality.

The store re-opened it's doors to the public through the 2007 Holiday Season on weekends thanks to the enthusiastic involvement of neighbors organized as the "Friends of Rickman Store".

The turnout has been great, and many have been able to enjoy the festive nature of the store. Historic displays bring back memories to many about the early families of Cowee; and it is exciting to see that the building is already providing our youth with opportunities for learning about our history and the rural lifestyle of our community.