It was built in 1945, and is a one-story frame building with a cross-gable roof.

The store is most notable for its association with the Carter Family, a traditional American folk music group that recorded between 1927 and 1956.

It was the residence and small store operated by former country artist A.P.

[1] It is now open weekly before concerts as a museum operated by the Carter Family Fold.

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