The Oldest General Store Near Austin Has A Fascinating History

Salty, savory and delicious, beef jerky is the ultimate treat. No one makes this awesome snack food quite like Whittington's. This historic general store sits just outside of Austin in Johnson City. Travelers weaving their way through the hill country absolutely must make a stop at this local gem. As the oldest general store near Austin, Whittington's has a fascinating history.

Whittington's Jerky had modest beginnings.

The general store's journey began when D.J. & Gertrude Whittington purchased the Johnson City Locker Plant in the late 1950s. For over forty years, they did all of the meat processing for the entire area.

It's truly a family business.

After forty years, DJ became weary of his meat processing business. He passed the plant on to his son Sam who sold it to make room for a better one. He has been making the famous Whittington jerky ever since!

The meat counter will perk up your taste buds as soon as you walk in.

Sam and his wife Susan have expanded their jerky business to include beef, turkey, and pork. You'll definitely want to try all three!

It'll be tempting to press your face against the glass.

Whittington's jerky uses only American-raised animals. You won't find any antibiotics or hormones in their pork.

Whittington's supports American troops with their charitable efforts.

Looking to show your support? Whittington's Any Soldier program ships 2 oz packages of jerky to American soldiers overseas. They even waive the shipping fee.

Samples galore!

You'll fall in love with their variety of dips and sauces. You absolutely must try their peach cobbler in a jar. Yes, it's as delicious as it sounds.

Jewelry and knick-knacks are calling for you.

Jerky, cobbler, and jewelry? Now, you really can't beat that combination.

Whittington's makes Christmas shopping a breeze.

Your friends and family will flip over these one-of-a-kind gifts.

You can find Whittington's Jerky and General Store in Johnson City at 602 S US Highway 281. To learn more about their delicious jerky, visit whittingtonsjerky.com.