The Heirloom Store

Origins and Construction

The mansion was built around 1890 by Leroy Clifton (L.C.) Mandeville, a prominent figure in Carrollton’s early textile and industrial history and a founder of the Mandeville Cotton Mills.

The Street's Name

According to local lore, before the house was built, Leroy’s father—Appleton Mandeville—had maple trees shipped down from Vermont and planted on the property for his wife, which is how Maple Street got its name.

Engineering Marvel

For its time, the house was remarkably advanced. It was the first residence in the area to feature both indoor plumbing and electricity. Because standard modern water pressure systems didn't exist yet, builders engineered massive water storage tanks hidden directly within the third-floor walls to keep the plumbing running.

Commercial Era & Restaurants

The building served as a private residence until the 1960s. Over the decades, it transitioned into commercial spaces, most notably operating for many years as The Maple Street Mansion restaurant. It became a beloved local staple and a legendary hangout spot for generations of Carrollton residents and students from the nearby University of West Georgia, known for its lively atmosphere and deep-dish Chicago-style pizzas. Over time, it also featured an event space and a sports bar housed inside an old 19th-century train car.

Legends, Ghosts & Revival

Like many historic Victorian homes, it has its share of folklore. A popular local urban legend claims that one of L.C. Mandeville's daughters, Eugenia, jumped from a third-story window at age 18, and that her ghost still haunts the rooms (though cemetery records show she lived to be 37). Locals and visitors still report seeing silhouettes watching from the third-story windows.

The building faced a major scare in 2014 when it fell into disrepair and was threatened with potential demolition. Fortunately, community efforts, preservationists, and private investors stepped in to save and revitalize it. It eventually became home to The Heirloom Store—run by owners Rhett and Malina—which features local antiques, repurposed crafts, and The Heirloom Express Cafe.