Farmville just got a shoutout in one of the state’s favorite magazines, and we couldn’t be prouder.
Our State recently published “Planted in Time: 6 Old-School Seed Stores,“ a feature celebrating the historic hardware and seed stores still serving communities across North Carolina. Farmville Hardware made the cut, standing alongside institutions in Julian, Fayetteville, Wilson, Matthews, and Durham, all businesses that have outlasted trends, technology shifts, and generations of customers by simply sticking around and doing right by their towns.
A Downtown Fixture for Nearly 80 Years
Farmville Hardware has anchored West Wilson Street for 79 years, through Farmville’s decades as one of eastern North Carolina’s major tobacco hubs and into its present life as a growing, close-knit community. The store’s red-and-white checkered exterior, restored back to its classic look in 2019, is one of downtown Farmville’s most recognizable sights.
Inside, you’ll find exactly what a good hometown hardware store should have: everything from compost to canned jam, and just about all the essentials in between for home, farm, and family. It’s owned and run by Josh Cannon and his dad, Greg, a true family operation that’s kept pace with the times by offering online shopping alongside the in-store experience longtime customers know and trust.
Why It Matters for Farmville
Stores like Farmville Hardware are more than just places to pick up supplies. They’re part of what makes downtown Farmville feel like Farmville. A feature like this from a statewide publication is a great reminder that the things we love most about our town, the history, the character, the people who’ve spent their lives serving their neighbors, are worth celebrating and worth a visit.
If you’re planning a trip through eastern North Carolina, add Farmville Hardware to your list. Browse the shelves, say hello to Josh or Greg, and take in a little slice of small-town history while you’re at it. Then take some time to explore the rest of downtown Farmville, from local shops and eateries to our historic district, and see why this hardworking little town keeps catching statewide attention.
Read the full Our State feature here: Planted in Time: 6 Old-School Seed Stores
Plan Your Visit
Farmville Hardware 3726 West Wilson Street, Farmville, NC (252) 753-1100 farmville-hardware.com
