Cavender's Store, commercial building in Villanow, Georgia, United States
Cavender's Store is a single-story brick commercial building located at the corner of GA 201 and GA 136 in Walker County. Built around 1840, the structure features hand-laid bricks in American bond pattern, a gabled roof, and a stone foundation reinforced with iron tie rods for structural support.
The building was constructed around 1840 and operated under various names including Edwards' Store and The Brick. In 1992, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places, marking its recognition as one of the oldest surviving commercial structures in Georgia.
The building is located in a quiet rural setting beside a road with local traffic and is easily accessible from nearby highways GA 201 and GA 136. The flat surrounding area offers an open view of the historic structure, making it convenient to photograph and visit during a quick stop while traveling.
The building is noted for its hand-laid bricks measuring about 18 inches (45 centimeters) thick and was constructed with interior iron tie rods, a 19th-century building technique that explains its longevity. This construction method reveals how craftsmen of that era designed structures to last for generations.
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