Howland Stone Store

Howland Stone Store

The Howland Stone Store, seen from across the street. Its 1881 wooden annex (next door) is just visible at left of photo. Photo by Paul Malo.

Howland Stone Store

Howland Stone Store

This wood clapboard annex, next door to the Museum, was constructed circa 1881 by William and Hannah Howland, proprietors of the Bob Ingersoll house nearby.

This photo looks northwest, with the Store's historical marker in the foreground. Photo by Paul Malo.

Emily and Slocum Howland

Emily and Slocum Howland

This photo dates to the late 1850s. Standing beside Slocum Howland is his daughter Emily, who later founded and supported more than fifty schools for emancipated blacks.

Stone Store Marker

Stone Store Marker

Closer view of the undated historical marker that stands before the Howland Stone Store.

1881 Annex

1881 Annex

Wider view of the wooden annex constructed circa 1881 by William and Hannah Howland. The Howland Stone Store can be seen partially at right.

Pioneer Site Marker

Pioneer Site Marker

The Howland Stone Store is located at the historic center of Sherwood. A 1932 State Education Department marker standing in front of the Stone Store's 1881 annex marks the site where village founder Judge Seth Sherwood erected a house that doubled as a courthouse in 1804.

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