The John Poole House is the oldest building in Poolesville. The log structure was built in 1793 by John Poole, Jr., served as a trading post for traveling merchants and families from the surrounding farms and plantations, and was the U. S. Post Office “Poole’s Store, Maryland” from 1810. The General Store Museum furnishings are based on authenticated period inventories. The Museum Shop features antiques, collectibles, gifts, notepaper, pottery, toys, local books, and local art.

Tours are free to the public, every Saturday, April → October