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Evinston Community Store and Post Office

Evinston, Florida • Alachua County

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About This Property

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The Evinston Community Store and Post Office is a modest, vernacular wooden structure built in 1917. It served as the central hub for the small rural community of Evinston, offering goods and postal services to its residents. The building features a simple rectangular plan with a pitched metal roof and a covered front porch.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
5/5/1989
Other Names
Fred Wood Store;Wood & Swink

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Commerce; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture; Communications
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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