Handcrafted: A Mayberry Experience

May 18, 2020 by Debbie

handcrafted Mayberry — Side visible from the road.

Handcrafted is a term best used to describe this location. Not only do the owners provide consignment space for around thirty eight vendors of hand crafted and repurposed items, but the building itself has been handcrafted.

Historical Beginnings

Mayberry is located in Dilltown. Dilltown was laid out in 1850 by William Stephens and James C. Dill. The town was situated along the Blacklick Creek, and was a hub of activity during its day. While not known for coal mining, it was home to several coal miners who traveled to local mines. It had several saw mills, a grist mill, a couple schools, a post office, deposits of iron ore and limestone and many farms. Logging was also important. The train was routed into Dilltown in 1900

The building that has become the Mayberry Woodshed was built before 1871 and was used as a one room school house. It can be found listed on maps from 1871. According to the owner Tammy Jamison, it ceased being a school house and in 1914 became a Catholic Church. It was a church from 1914 to 1974. During this time, an addition was added to provide an altar space. A history and description of Buffington Township can be found here.

handcrafted, altar space — View of the added altar space including religious stained glass.

Handcrafted Today

A few years ago the owners saw that the building was for sale and purchased it. The Woodshed needed a great deal of TLC. After much hands-on repairs done by the owners and family members the building was ready to open.

Handcrafted goods for sale. — A view of the open space full of unique goods.

It has been open for two years now and currently has thirty eight vendors. Tammy considers this place a “working man’s shop”. She understands that the area is made up of hard working people that may not necessarily have a lot of extra money to spend. The prices on all the goods are based around this idea. Mayberry Woodshed has a little something for everyone and at affordable prices.

The space is open and well organized. Besides handcrafted goods, there are repurposed items, specialty printed clothes and tumblers. There are a few antiques sprinkled throughout too. I would definitely recommend a visit.

refurbished building — View of the front.

Mayberry Woodshed is only open on the weekends. To find out their hours and stay up to date on their activities you can visit their site here. If you are in the area and want to explore some more local history, you can visit the ghost town at Wehrum.