Person’s Ordinary Museum

Person’s Ordinary Museum Person's Ordinary, Littleton NC, is believed to be the last pre-revolutionary stagecoach/tavern stop. Later, the area became Halifax County.

For over 50 years, the Littleton Woman's Club has lovingly preserved Person's Ordinary in Littleton, NC. Person's Ordinary is believed to be the last pre-revolutionary stagecoach/tavern stop on the East Coast that is not only an original building but is located on its original site. England's King Charles II, through the Earl of Granville, granted Thomas Person land in the County of Bute, later re

named Warren County in 1779. As early as 1770, the building was complete, and a license was issued for operation. Ordinaries dotted the landscape in the 1700's. They provided rest and nourishment for the people who stopped by on foot, on horseback, or by stage. It was a place to socialize, transact business, pick up mail, talk politics and even get your teeth pulled. The Ordinary served as a meeting house, courthouse, and a place of entertainment. Thomas Person remained active in politics, and sat on the committee that drafted the Halifax Resolves on April 12, 1776. He also help shape North Carolina's state constitution.

Celebrate the 4th of July after the Parade in downtown Littleton from 11-2 at Persons Ordinary 🇺🇸 111 E Warren Street
07/03/2026

Celebrate the 4th of July after the Parade in downtown Littleton from 11-2 at Persons Ordinary 🇺🇸 111 E Warren Street

This Saturday from 11-2 pm the Littleton Woman’s Club will hold an Open House at Persons Ordinary 111 E Warren Street in...
06/04/2026

This Saturday from 11-2 pm the Littleton Woman’s Club will hold an Open House at Persons Ordinary 111 E Warren Street in Downtown Littleton. The Legacy Poker Run participants will also be giving us a visit during their scheduled ride for refreshments and tours of Persons Ordinary, all are welcome.

Our next Open House is this Saturday April 4 from 11:30-2. Join the Littleton Woman’s Club at 111 E Warren Street in Dow...
03/30/2026

Our next Open House is this Saturday April 4 from 11:30-2. Join the Littleton Woman’s Club at 111 E Warren Street in Downtown Littleton to experience the history behind one of the last believed Pre-Revolutionary Stage Coach stops on the East Coast.

Join the Littleton Woman's Club for an Open House this Saturday, March 7, from 11-2 at 111 E Warren Street, and take a g...
03/05/2026

Join the Littleton Woman's Club for an Open House this Saturday, March 7, from 11-2 at 111 E Warren Street, and take a guided tour to explore the history of Littleton's Pre-Revolutionary Stage Coach Ordinary 🇺🇸. (Article courtesy of 1969 Newspaper post)

The Vintage Gals recently enjoyed an afternoon Tea at Persons Ordinary 👒 hosted by the Littleton Woman’s Club
03/05/2026

The Vintage Gals recently enjoyed an afternoon Tea at Persons Ordinary 👒 hosted by the Littleton Woman’s Club

The Littleton Woman’s Club recently hosted the DAR Christmas Luncheon at Persons Ordinary 🎄
12/10/2025

The Littleton Woman’s Club recently hosted the DAR Christmas Luncheon at Persons Ordinary 🎄

Link to Tar Heel Traveler:Persons Ordinary Visithttps://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AZ6wAVjR7/?mibextid=wwXIfr
12/06/2025

Link to Tar Heel Traveler:
Persons Ordinary Visit

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Persons Ordinary is a building in Littleton (Halifax Co.) that dates to the 1700s. It had been an inn during Revolutionary War times, where ordinary persons could spend the night. Today, a group of women works hard to maintain the building and preserve its history. They recently held a fundraising t...

The recently filmed Persons Ordinary segment is scheduled to air on WRAL Thursday December 4 at 5:55 PM. The Littleton W...
12/02/2025

The recently filmed Persons Ordinary segment is scheduled to air on WRAL Thursday December 4 at 5:55 PM. The Littleton Woman's Club appreciates the community's ongoing support!

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111 East Warren Street
Littleton, NC
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