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James Store

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5 - Brick Store (James Store Post Office & Store) - 10290 John Clayton Memorial Highway Rt. 14.  The history of this store dates to the mid 1600’s. It is believed to have been the site of the first ever Gloucester County Courthouse. In the late 1700’s, when Mathews was still a part of Gloucester County, it was the location of the Clerk of the County of Gloucester. The original brick building also served as a way station for travelers. When Edward James renamed the store in the late 19th century, James Store became the name of both store and community. The brick building burned in 1922 and was replaced by the wood frame building of today. The Post Office closed in 1992 and the store in 1995.

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Last Update by D. R. Carter August 19, 2008