Mineral, VA
The Harris Poindexter Store was started by Frederick Harris, Jr. about 1837 during the building of the railroad from Doswell, VA to Fredericks Hall, VA. Frederick requested the “store at the depot” continue under the management of his son, Nathaniel W. Harris. In 1847 Nathaniel purchased the store. He and his brother, David Harris, became involved in operating a tobacco factory which produced “Louisa Pride” smoking tobacco. Records show that the store was burned down in February of 1864 during Dahlgren’s Raid In the fall of 1865, Peyton Talley took it upon himself to rebuild the store over the old foundation. Talley’s death in 1868.
In July 1869 John T. Boston bought the store. The store was passed down through the generations. In 2001, Harris-Poindexter Store was carefully restored by the new owners, Melody and Kenny Bowers. The building is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
February 26, 2011
Investigators: Beth Rosen with guest Will Ishee.
Location Photos: (click to enlarge)
Built in 1837, these buildings once served as the historical Harris-Poindexter House and Store. The store was burned by Union Troops at the end of the Civil War and reconstructed in 1865. Today, it proudly serves as well-known stop-over for fine dining and, as we can attest to, spirits galore. 
This is the upstairs dining area at Tavern on the Rail. At the far table by the window, the owners have seen an unusual mist. The mist you see to the left, however, is the camera’s flash reacting to the table setting nearby. 
The upstairs dining area leading to the bar. ‘Last call spirits! You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here.’ (Well… then again.) 
Downstairs bar area at Tavern on the Rail, where a dark shadow has been spotted in the far corner. 
A shot from the Bowers’ living room. A mist has been seen in the past near the tan chair. 
Findings: Nothing to report
Grave Concerns Paranormal does not view findings presented on this page as evidence of ghosts or the paranormal. These are merely experiences that we can not explain at this time.