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The Oldest General Store In Michigan Has A Fascinating History

By Sophie Boudreau | Published November 11, 2016

There’s nothing quite as charming as a visit to an old-fashioned general store. Whether you’re shopping for a gift or simply perusing the aisles, there’s a special magic to visiting a building filled with so much history and local flavor. Here’s one general store in Michigan that will absolutely charm you with its storied past.

Located just outside of Ann Arbor in the village of Dixboro, the Dixboro General Store has been in business since 1840.

At its offset, the store served as a trading and purchasing stop for commuters traveling by horse and buggy between Detroit and Ann Arbor.

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Around the turn of the century, Dixboro General Store expanded its business and grew to include a post office and a barber shop.

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Part of the building became a haven for musicians, who often entertained locals with the exciting sounds of fiddles and guitars.

During the first half of the 20th century, Dixboro General Store included everything from a Model T gas station to a classic antique store.

Following a renovation in the 1990s, the store gained new life. Since 2007, when it came under new ownership, it has once again become a highlight for locals.

Today, its historical building houses products and collectibles of all sorts.

Customers can browse everything from candles to baked goods to furniture.

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You’ll never have a shopping experience that offers quite so much charm.

As you shop, you’ll feel connected to the long and fascinating history of this lovely general store.

So stop by, buy a few goodies, and stay a while — you’ll be part of history.

For more information on Dixboro General Store, visit their website here.

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