If you've never heard of the town of Joyce, you're certainly not alone. This tiny community in Clallam County is located about 15 miles west of Port Angeles, and it's named after its 1913 founder, Joseph M. Joyce. And while there's not much to the town itself, it does have one major draw you should see if you happen to find yourself there -- the century-old Joyce General Store.
The Joyce General Store is located at 50893 WA-112 -- right on the highway.
It's impossible to miss.
The general store first opened in 1911, making it the longest continually operating general store in Washington.
Back then, it was common for the town general store to also serve as the post office, which this place continues to do to this day.
The oiled floors, beaded ceiling, many of the fixtures, and several other details are originally from the Markham House Hotel at Port Crescent.
This building may be old, but it was built very well.
From groceries to housewares to gifts, you never know what you'll find on these shelves.
Also, when was the last time you shopped at a store that had a resident cat?
This darling cat has called the Joyce General Store home for the better part of a decade, and it's clear that Kitty is the official welcoming committee.
We can guarantee you've never had a cuter shopping buddy.
Founder Joseph Joyce was the original owner of the Joyce General Store. It has changed hands several times since, but it's always owned by a local.
You'll find so much more than groceries and goodies on these shelves. There are around 60,000 items crammed into 2,000 square feet of space.
Washington's longest-running general store is still going strong, over 100 years after it first opened its doors. Have you ever been?
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