This is one of my favorite places in Effingham County. It was very typical in the early 20th century to find post offices located inside general stores. A resource survey dates the building to 1904 . Joey Smith writes: The Stillwell Post Office was established in 1892. Cletus Gnann served as its postmaster until 1940. Members of his family, Mrs. Frances Gnann and Miss Ethel Gnann, served as postmistresses until 1986, when the Stillwell Post Office was closed. The building was built around 1920. It was a residence, then a general store ( note the old gas pump under the porch on the left), and lastly a post office.
C. B. Gnann writes: I am, 82 years, the last Gnann that lived in Stillwell. The second floor was used for living while the the original house, which was about 1700 feet to the west, was removed and replaced with brick…It was a general store, and used a residence. Not reverse. I’m not sure which dates is correct.
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I found this place one day out exploring, feel in love with it!
i own this building. It was constructed in the early part of 1900.
Thank you for the information!
do you have pictures of the inside? Is it for sale to be restored?
I love across the street from it. I would love to hear more about the history of my house and your store.
Hi my name is Rhonda Cradle I have been searching for the possible roots of my great grandfather who has been deceased since 1968. As a little girl I was told he may have been from the Stillmore Ga area. I was wondering if you could give me information on who I can contact to check any public records. My great grandfather and his sister’s name was: Cleveland C. Cradle, his sister’s name was Queen Victoria Cradle (?) her married name was Allen but she married years after leaving that area. I can be reached at rcradle@hardeevillesc.gov
Thank you
In the late 80’s I had a girlfriend who lived in Clyo; I drove down that road often to see her. Its funny, that building looked exactly the same 25 years ago.