The Historic 1897 Pitcher Store Near Fulton, Missouri May Have Been Moved or Destroyed
It was a combination general store, post office, and a residence
The Pitcher Store was a historic building used as a general store, a post office for a short period, and a residence. At first glance, you see a structure that’s very old and it appears it could collapse with a strong wind. This building was located in Fulton, Missouri (Callaway County). In 2001, some 21 years ago, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From 1888 to 1905, there were three stages of construction of this building. There was an irregular shape to the construction and maybe that’s due to the fact it was built in different stages. (It’s also referred to as the Craghead Store since James Craghead ran the property the longest.)
According to an anonymous posting in July 2022, on the LandmarkHunter.com website, “Was just there today searching for the property. Only the old concrete porch is there.”
The Pitcher Store
The Pitcher Store was located at 8513 Pitcher Road close to the intersection of State Road NN, about five miles southeast of Fulton.
In 1897, the original store and post office were built. The largest portion of the…
