Believed to be one of the oldest stores in
Madison, the building was built circa 1859 and owned by Mr. George Washington
Martin. Later, Mr. Hardage operated a saloon in the building
which was one of two in Madison at that time.
Sometime thereafter, Mr. Robert Parham
Cain bought the building and opened and operated a grocery store. His son Mr. Robert Earl Cain continued in the
mercantile business there.
From MSHPS Nomination: 110 Main Street (1859) faces northwest. This two-story, painted brick commercial building is believed to be one of the oldest commercial structures in Madison Station. The front-gabled roof includes overhanging eaves with decorative brackets. The large upper story windows are six over six sash with true divided lights. The recessed front entrance has two large display windows and a sign band that runs the width of the entrance.
The building is said to have housed a local saloon at one point and later a grocery store. CONTRIBUTING
Today, the building houses Madison Station Antiques.
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