~Youngsville, N.C.~

"Reflections of the Past"

~ Youngsville Then & Now ~

"From Our Past, Comes The Path for Our Future!"

(A Look At Historically Significant Structures)

Main Street & The Railroad Line

Looking

West on Main

Street

(2022)

"Oldest Brick House" in Town

Previously owned by Meredith Woodlief who was merchant and Postmaster. Lot was purchased from John Young, Jr. 1881.

White warehouse to the right formerly Wiggins Agriculture Supply Company. This location was the former location of Woodlief Store and John Mitchell Store.

(North Side of West Main Street)

Cowboy's Clippers Classic Barber Shop

Formerly the "May's Hotel "

(Owned & operated by Mrs. Amy May)

(South Side of West Main Street)

"Duke's Medicine Store"

Mr. Duke was fondly know as the "Duke of Youngsville"

This empty lot was the location of

the "First Brick Storehouse" - dealt in the sale of medicines (1879)

Building on left formerly

"Meredith Woodlief Store."

Today: NIRVANNA Salon, Ruff Cuts Pet Spa, Nutrition of Main and Sportsman's Clippers Barbershop.

Rescue Service

First Rescue Service Chief Clarence G. Moody

Area of (Tobacco & Cotton Market Yard)

Old Railroad Freight Station

(Currently Antique Shops)

Former Home of J.B. Perry John Mitchell Homeplace Designed by Dr. EpTimberlake

(also Architect) 13 room structure.

(View from Southside of West Main Street)

Youngsville Masonic Lodge No. 377

~ Chartered 1881 ~

This lodge has been continuously active since 1881.

W.D. Spruill (First Master)

Youngsville Lodge No. 377

A.F. & A.M

(New Building Erected 1982)

Youngsville - A community that cares about its citizens.

Youngsville Library

Youngsville Baseball "Luddy Park"

Youngsville Elementary School

North Carolina Army National Guard

(Youngsville)

Intersection of College St. & Main Street Looking East "Speedway Gas Station"

Intersection of US 1-A &

Main Street Looking Southwest "Five Points Commons Shopping Center"

Looking East on Main Street (2022)

Brick Building on the right was originally the "Bank of Youngsville" (Established 1914), adjoining bank location was Post Office (1923) currently "The Hair Vault."

Brick building on the left is the current location of the

New Life Full Gospel Holiness Church.

The "The Youngsville Milling Company. "White building on the left was the former location of

the "Old Riddick Hotel".

Bank of Youngsville (1914)

First Bank in Youngsville was opened by C.C. Winston (1897)

Businesses - East Main Street

Today: Charron Deli & Cafe (brick building on the left) is the original location of:

"The Youngsville Bottling Works"- (Established 1912)

"The Brown Furniture Company" - (Established 1915)

Scoops on Main Ice Cream Shop was the original location of:

"The R.J. Hart Grocery Store"

next to Scoops on Main Ice Cream Shop is Carolina Insurance Building

Businesses - East Main Street

Today: Winslow Homes Design Studio, Brandi's Botanical, etc.

The Winslow Building (building farthest back in this picture) is the original sight of

the "Eagle Tobacco Warehouse" (Established 1896)

Built by Perry & Patterson and later "The Woodlief Store"

(a farm supply store), established by William Maurice Woodlief.

The Youngsville Bottling Works

Founded by Will C. Young, manufactured high grade sodas and fountain syrups Home of "My-Coca, Cherry Cheer, etc."

Originally the "Timberlake Drug Store"

(Built 1909-1910)

The former home of "Mrs. R.J. Hart's Soda Shop" then

the "Village Restaurant" and became

"Griffin's Restaurant" Est. 1985,

"They served the largest pancakes in Franklin County."

"YOUNGSVILLE" Wall Mural Art by Kim Young

Timberlake Drug Store

(Right Side of Image)

(Early 1900's)

Former Home & Medical Office of

Dr. Albert N. Corpening

Youngsville Family Doctor

North Cross Street

Built in 1906 by Joseph W. Winston

Occupied today by: Main Street Flooring, Casey Supplies, etc.

"The Corner Grocery" store, Drug Store, Butcher Shop, etc. (1947)

"Ronnie White's Service Station"

Main & Cross Streets

Former Location of:

"Russell Strickland's Station"

(1957-2000)

Today: "Wicker Cuts" Barbershop

North Cross Street

Former Location of:

Youngsville Police Department (with Old Jail Cell) Earlier site of Youngsville Fire Station then moved to location of "Dukes Medicine Store" main street.

Today: Youngsville Baptist Church (Est. 1880)

The Reverend C. A. Jenkins originally organized the church May 1880 with 9 members, and it grew to 17 members by 1881. Since April 2000 the Reverend Charles D. Stratton, Jr. has lead the faithful in the service of God and community.

Sketch: Youngsville Baptist Church (Est. 1880)

Youngsville Stage Coach Stop

Today: Location Behind Barrett's Produce Stand

(Intersection of Cedar Creek Road and Tarboro Road)

Youngsville Museum of History

"Christian Church" (Est. 1886)

120 W. Franklin Street

"Service to Community

By

Preserving & Sharing History"

Youngsville Christian Church was built May2, 1886 - P.T. Klapp was the first Minister with

15 charter members: (W.J. Young, R.F. Green, J.M. Winston, Rev. S.B Klapp, Rev. P.T. Klapp, J. Winston, T.L. Moss, S.L. Duke, Mary H. Green, Alma Green, Margaret J. Holden, Madona B. Holden, Annie Klapp, Eufolia Winston, Dalila L. Duke.)

Youngsville Museum of History

Making history through community service

"The Youngsville Christmas Parade"

Youngsville Woman's Club

A True Sense of Community